Best 5 Vanilla Or Herb Sugar Recipes
If you're looking to add a subtle yet flavorful twist to your favorite baked goods or beverages, consider incorporating vanilla or herb sugar into your next culinary creation. Infused with the warm, sweet aroma of vanilla beans or the vibrant, aromatic essence of fresh herbs, these homemade treasures offer a delightful sensory experience that can elevate any recipe. Whether you want to enhance the richness of cookies, add a zesty kick to your tea, or create a unique topping for your desserts, vanilla or herb sugar offers a versatile and delicious way to take your culinary artistry to the next level.
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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
VANILLA OR HERB SUGAR
Vanilla or herb sugar is one of my top choices to sweeten a cup of fresh brewed tea or tisane. Also wonderful in baked goods. The flavor of the sugar improves the longer it sits, and you can reuse the vanilla beans (or hard spices) to make more flavored sugar for months on end. Herb sugar is a wonderful use for sweet herbs such as lemon verbena, rose geranium, lavender or mints. Also lovely made with cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, vanilla beans, ginger root, orange peel, rosemary, sage, summer or winter savory, tarragon or thyme. For the hard spices, just put them in whole, or slice vanilla beans lengthwise to expose the fragrant seeds. Makes about 2 cups. Enjoy! Tip: Makes a lovely gift in a jar, tied with a pretty ribbon and herb sprig tucked in! Attach a recipe card, et voila!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories European
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups herb sugar, 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Gently bruise the herbs with a mortar to bring out their aromatic oils, then mix them with the sugar and citrus zest.
- Put the herbs and sugar in a jar and cover tightly.
- For the next two weeks, give the sugar a shake or stir every few days to spread the aromatic oils around and to break up any clumps.
- After 2 weeks, the sugar will be infused with the herb's flavor.
- Strain the sugar, discard the herbs and zest (you can reuse the vanilla bean or hard spices), and store, tightly covered in a cool and dry place. Will keep for up to one year.
- Makes a lovely gift in a jar, tied with a ribbon and herb sprig tucked in! Attach a recipe card, et voila!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 25, Sugar 24.9
VANILLA SUGAR
Vanilla sugar isn't just for sprinkling. I stir it into angel food cake batter, cookie dough, rice pudding and fruit sauces, too. -Jackie Termont, Ruther Glen, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place sugar in an airtight container. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center into sugar; add bean. Seal container and shake until blended. Let stand, covered, at least 1 week. Use as regular granulated sugar, discarding bean as it loses its flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
VANILLA SUGAR
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- If vanilla bean is whole, slice down side of bean with back of knife and scrape seeds into airtight container with the sugar. Bury bean in sugar and seal tightly with lid. Let sit for 1 to 2 weeks. Use as regular, granulated sugar.
VANILLA SUGAR
This recipe for vanilla sugar is courtesy of Martha Stewart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place sugar in a medium bowl. Using a sharp paring knife, halve vanilla beans lengthwise. Scrape vanilla seeds from the pod into the sugar using the side of the knife. Mix vanilla seeds and sugar using your finger tips or a fork, to evenly distribute the seeds throughout the sugar. Strain sugar mixture through a fine mesh sieve into an airtight container. Halve vanilla pods crosswise, and submerge them in sugar. Cover and store in an airtight container up to 3 months.
Tips:
- Choose fresh herbs that are free of blemishes and bruises. Rinse them thoroughly and pat them dry before using.
- Use a mortar and pestle to grind the herbs into a fine powder. This will help release their flavor and aroma.
- Combine the herbs with sugar in a ratio of 1:4. For example, use 1/4 cup of herbs to 1 cup of sugar.
- Store the herb sugar in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to 6 months.
- Use herb sugar to sweeten tea, coffee, lemonade, and other beverages.
- Add herb sugar to baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, and muffins.
- Use herb sugar to rim cocktail glasses.
- Sprinkle herb sugar on fruit, yogurt, and oatmeal.
Conclusion:
Herb sugar is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's a great way to add a unique touch to your favorite dishes and drinks. With so many different herbs to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So experiment and have fun creating your own herb sugar blends.
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