Chai Spiced Vanilla Sugar Recipe

Name: Chai Spiced Vanilla Sugar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ajowan seeds; 1 teaspoon dried mint; about 20 whole cardamom pod; 1 teaspoon dried rose petals; 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 2 whole cinnamon sticks; 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger; 4 cups fine granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1
Combine all of the spices in a cast iron pan. Turn the heat to medium and stir the spices until you smell their beautiful oils filling the air.
2
Remove spices from pan just as they start to crackle. Transfer to a mortar and pestle.
3
Grind spices roughly, not worrying about getting it perfect, just break open the toasted spices. This will release an overwhelming smell of wonderfullness.
4
Put the sugar in a large bowl and spritz/sprinkle the vanilla, stirring until the sugar is evenly light brown from the vanilla. It will combine if you stir it enough.
5
Mix the spices with the vanilla sugar and leave the bowl uncovered overnight.
6
The next day, the vanilla will be dry and sugar will have become like a hardened sand castle. Scrap at it and break it up until it is smooth.
7
Cover the sugar bowl and leave overnight.
8
The next day, sieve through a screen.
9
Store your delicious Chai Vanilla Spiced Sugar in an airtight container. It will keep for several weeks. Great in earl gray tea, cinnamon buns, on toast with butter, you name it, it's great.
10
Please Enjoy!

902

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon ajowan seeds, 1 teaspoon dried mint, about 20 whole cardamom pod, 1 teaspoon dried rose petals, and more.

Yes, Chai Spiced Vanilla Sugar falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chai Spiced Vanilla Sugar

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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