Vanilla Sugar

Make your own Vanilla Sugar to use in your recipes. It is so easy to make and store, the flavour is fabulous.

How to make it 

Simply put Caster Sugar and split Vanilla Pods into a jar that has a really good seal, like the one in the picture. Use 1 Vanilla Pod for every 1lb (500g) Caster Sugar, seal up the jar, give it a good shake and leave it in a dark, cool cupboard for at least 4 weeks before using it in your recipes. Top up the sugar every time you use some, give it a shake after re-sealing the jar and put back into your cupboard ready for the next time you want to use it.

How to use it 

Generally, replace a quarter of the amount of Caster Sugar needed in a recipe with Vanilla Sugar so, if you need 4oz (100g) sugar, weigh out 3oz (75g) plain sugar and 1oz (25g) Vanilla Sugar. Happy Baking!