Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste

23 whole vanilla bean pods (Madagascar if you can)

1 C Berry Sugar (use regular white sugar if you can’t find this. Berry sugar is finer & breaks down quickly - I prefer it for this kinda recipe)

¾ C Bourbon

⅓ C water

2 tbsp light-colored corn syrup (my bottle actually says white)

¼ tsp Xanthan gum (helps thicken & stabilize the mixture)

Place all ingredients except Xanthan Gum in a high speed blender.
Blend starting on a low speed & slowly working up to high speed.
Blend at high speed for 2 mins or until the Vanilla beans are completely broken down. You might just see flecks of vanilla bean throughout.
At this point turn blender to med-low & add the Xanthan Gum thru top hole & mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour the paste into airtight containers you will be using. (it will thicken more once in jars)
Store at room temp but in a dark place. Inside a cupboard is perfect!!
Do not refrigerate

Course🥕Ingredient

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🧂Condiment

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m