Four Seasons Vanilla Sugar

1. 1

   Cut beans into one-inch lengths and combine with the superfine sugar in a food processor.

2. 2

   Process, using a pulsing motion, until the beans are well chopped.

3. 3

   The sugar will be coffee-colored.

4. 4

   Transfer to an airtight jar and allow to sit for one week.

5. 5

   Strain the sugar through a fine sieve, reserving the bean pieces to use in the same way again.

6. 6

   The sugar will strain more easily if spread on a flat pan and dried in a turned-off oven or one with a pilot light for two or three hours.

7. 7

   Do not let the temperature exceed about 100 degrees.

8. 8

   Measure the strained sugar and combine with an equal amount of confectioners' sugar.

9. 9

   Store in a tightly closed container and use in place of regular sugar whenever a strong vanilla flavor is desired.

10. 10

    It is delicious with hot chocolate and on fresh fruits, crepes, waffles and french toast, as well as in baked goods.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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