How to Make Easy Vanilla Bean Paste in 5 Minutes

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How to Make Easy Vanilla Bean Paste in 5 Minutes

If you love the rich, aromatic flavor of real vanilla, you’re going to adore this quick and easy vanilla bean paste recipe. Unlike store-bought versions, making your own version allows you to use fresh vanilla beans to create a strong vanilla flavor that elevates your recipes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bakery recipe, baking tips, copycat recipe, easy recipe, sauce recipe

Servings: cups

Calories: 730kcal

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Equipment

half pint jar

Mason Jar

Weck Jar

Ingredients

2 Ounces Whole Vanilla Bean Grade A preferred, 4-6 average size beans
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
2/3 Cup Vodka plain vodka 80 proof
3 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
2 Tablespoons Water

Instructions

Cut the vanilla beans into pieces that are about 2-3" in length and add to the blender cup. This helps them blend in the mixture easier.
2 Ounces Whole Vanilla Bean
Add the sugar, vodka, corn syrup, and water in the cup of a high-speed blender. Note. For better blending, if you only have a pitcher for your blender, you will want to double all of the ingredients.
1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 2/3 Cup Vodka, 3 Tablespoons Corn Syrup, 2 Tablespoons Water
Blend on the highest speed for about 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid or airtight container. Keep in a cool place or dark place. The flavors develop even more over a couple of months and up to a year.

Notes

When you first make it, the paste might look a little looser than store-bought versions. That’s totally normal! After sitting for a day or so in a cool, dark place, it’ll thicken up beautifully and develop an even stronger vanilla flavor.

How Many Vanilla Beans in 2 Ounces?

When a recipe calls for 2 ounces of whole vanilla bean, that’s referring to weight, not length. Here’s a practical breakdown:

2 ounces (by weight) of whole vanilla beans is roughly 4–6 average-sized vanilla beans, depending on the size and moisture content.
Standard vanilla beans usually weigh 0.3–0.5 ounces each.
So if your beans are thin and small, you may need closer to 6 beans; if they’re plump and large, 4 beans might be enough.

Tip: For recipes like vanilla bean paste, it’s better to use slightly more beans than less. Extra seeds just give a stronger vanilla flavor.

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