Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste

Hey everyone! Today, I’m inviting all of you to dive (sorry, I’ve been watching Olympic swimming) into the wonderful world of Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste. If you are similar to me, always looking for a way to add extra love to your baking, this recipe is perfect for you. Imagine the rich flavor of real vanilla beans improving your cookies, cakes, and even your morning coffee. Plus, making it at home is a fun family activity. The kids can help with the recipe, and everyone will enjoy the scent that fills the kitchen.

So, grab some fresh vanilla, gather your family, and let’s create some powerful natural flavor together with this simple and rewarding recipe. Trust me, once you try this vanilla bean paste, you’ll never go back to the cheap store-bought stuff!

Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste Video

If you’re in a hurry or you are just a visual learner, you can check out this video. I actually made this video a few months ago, so I’ve already used the resulting vanilla bean paste. It has been so great; we’ve had it boost many of our other video recipes!

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Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste Recipe

This is a simple recipe that you can use over and over again. This recipe makes around 2 cups of fresh Vanilla Bean Paste. If you don’t bake very often, you can easily cut the recipe in half 🙂

Ingredients

• ¼ lb Vanilla Beans (We recommend Madagascar Vanilla Beans)
• 2 cups Organic Agave Nectar
• ¼ cup (4 tbsp) Pure Vanilla Bean Extract

Instructions

1. Grab your vanilla beans and carefully slice into smaller pieces. This will make future processing/blending much easier. Put the pieces aside into a small bowl.
2. Next, grab the vanilla bean pieces, vanilla extract, and agave nectar. Pour them into your blender or food processor.
3. Use a strainer to strain out all of the big pieces. I recommend using a stainless steel strainer (less of a mess), but I used a cloth strainer in the video above. Pour the contents of the blender or food processor through your strainer into another container. Take your time to avoid a bigger mess. The container should be air tight with a lid.
4. Place the lid over the container of completed homemade vanilla bean paste. Store in the fridge for later use.

There you have it! You’ve just made your own Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste, and I bet your kitchen smells great! This ingredient can be a game-changer for all of your future baking adventures. Most importantly, I feel like it adds extra love and flavor to every bite. Whether you are whipping up your next batch of cookies or just jazzing up your latte or cup of coffee, this vanilla bean paste will definitely make it taste so much better! I also hope you’ve used this as an excuse to make some fun memories with loved ones.

Make sure to keep this recipe handy. Share your creation with friends and enjoy the sweet rewards of your hard work. Happy baking!