Best 4 German Vanilla Sugar Vanillezucker Recipes
German Vanilla Sugar, also known as Vanillezucker, is a key ingredient in many classic German desserts and baked goods. It offers a distinctive, sweet, and floral flavor that elevates the taste of cakes, cookies, muffins, and more. This article presents a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for making German Vanilla Sugar at home. We will explore various approaches, from simple and straightforward techniques to more elaborate methods that yield exceptional results. Whether you are a novice baker or an experienced pastry chef, our curated collection of recipes will cater to your needs and preferences, ensuring that you achieve the perfect balance of flavors in your culinary creations.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
VANILLA SUGAR (VANILLEZUCKER)
While you can make a very nice vanilla sugar by simply plunging a vanilla bean into a jar of sugar and leaving it there (for a really, really long time), I actually like to make a slightly fancier version by processing vanilla and sugar together until the bean is all broken down and the sugar is speckled with countless tiny beans and specks of pod. The sugar is more intensely flavored than regular vanilla sugar. Packaged in a pretty glass jar, it also makes for a great gift.
Provided by Luisa Weiss
Categories Dessert Edible Gift Vanilla Christmas
Yield Makes 2 cups/400g
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Cut the vanilla bean in quarters and place in the bowl of a small food processor. Add the sugar. Process until the vanilla bean is finely ground and well distributed. The sugar will be powdery.
- Transfer the sugar to an airtight container. It will keep indefinitely.
GERMAN VANILLA SUGAR (VANILLEZUCKER)
Vanilla sugar is often used in German baking. It can be used in a recipe as well as give the final touches to cakes, pies and cookies. This recipe is simple to prepare and is great to have on hand when needed.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories German
Time P3DT10m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place sugar in a 1-2 quart glass jar that has a tight fitting scew-on lid.
- Cut vanilla bean so it fits into jar and push it down into the sugar.
- Place lit tightly on jar and allow to sit for at least 3 day before using.
- ~NOTE~ This will keep for a very long time. As you use the sugar, you can replace it. The vanilla bean will be good as long as it is fragrant.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 119.5, Sugar 117.5
VANILLA SUGAR
A lot of European cookie recipes use vanilla sugar in place of vanilla extract. My mother would make a large canister in August in preparation for her cookie baking season (between Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas holidays).
Provided by Heide F
Time P7DT5m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Pour the sugar into an airtight container. If the vanilla bean is whole, slice it halfway through the long way, open up the bean, and use a spoon or kitchen knife to scrape out the black gooey specks. Stir the specks into the sugar, and bury the bean pod in the sugar. Cover the jar and let stand for at least 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Sugar 4.3 g
"AMERIKANER" (GERMAN VANILLA BISCUIT)
This famous sweet biscuit literally translates into American, referring to the GIs baking this biscuit in Germany after WW II. It has a fluffy soft texture and a wonderfully vanilla taste. Typically it is covered with a lemon icing (and I will give that option here), but I like it way better without. So do as you please. :)
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- In a big bowl cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Little by little add the milk and the eggs.
- In a second bowl mix flour, baking powder and starch. Add to the butter-mixture and stirr in until just blended.
- Using 2 tablespoons drop 6 heaps of dough onto each paper-lined baking sheet (you will need 2). Make sure to leave enough space in between the heaps as dough will spread during baking.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire-rack and allow to cool.
- If using the glaze stir together icing sugar and lemon juice and spread this onto the even side of the Amerikaner.
- Idea: For children you can spread the curved side of the biscuit with a chocolate icing and stick slivered almonds into them to make them appear like little hedgehogs. :).
Tips:
- Use fresh vanilla beans: Fresh vanilla beans provide the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vanilla beans, you can use vanilla extract, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Split the vanilla beans lengthwise: This will help release the flavor of the vanilla beans.
- Use a food processor or blender: This will help grind the vanilla beans into a fine powder.
- Store the vanilla sugar in an airtight container: This will help preserve the flavor of the vanilla sugar.
- Use vanilla sugar in your favorite recipes: Vanilla sugar can be used in a variety of recipes, including cakes, cookies, pies, and ice cream.
Conclusion:
German vanilla sugar is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's easy to make and can be stored for up to a year. So next time you're looking for a way to add a little extra flavor to your desserts, try using German vanilla sugar. You won't be disappointed!
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