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Cream and vanilla sugar jars with French-inspired kitchen decor for cozy, rustic baking and dessert making.

Homemade Vanilla Sugar (Sucre Vanillé)

A simple French pantry staple — sweet, fragrant, and perfect for sprinkling over crêpes, fruit, or cakes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting time 14 days
Total Time 14 days 10 minutes
Course Pantry Staples
Cuisine French
Servings 96 teaspoons
Calories 16 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 glass jar with tight fitting lid
  • 1 measuring cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 whole vanilla beans used or fresh
  • 2 cups granulated sugar white, cane, or coconut

Instructions
 

  • If using a fresh vanilla bean let it dry completely for 1–2 days.
  • Place the vanilla pod in a jar and fill with sugar.
  • Seal and let infuse for 1–2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
  • Keep topping off with sugar and add more pods as you use them.

Notes

  • The flavor deepens over time and lasts indefinitely when stored in an airtight container.
  • Makes a thoughtful homemade gift — tie with twine and a pretty tag for a French farmhouse touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tsp.Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 4gFat: 0.01gSodium: 0.04mgPotassium: 0.1mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 0.04mgIron: 0.002mg
Keyword sucre vanille, vanilla, vanilla beans, vanilla sugar
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