Make Your Own Vanilla Bean Paste

Gather Your Ingredients

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Split and Scrape Beans

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Chop the Pods

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Combine in a Saucepan

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Simmer Until Dissolved

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Blend Until Smooth

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Strain for Smoothness

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Store in a Jar

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Use in Recipes

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Avocado Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Make Your Own Vanilla Bean Paste

It’s easy and delicious!

Gather Your Ingredients

Beans, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp corn syrup

Split and Scrape Beans

Extract the seeds for flavor

Chop the Pods

Use the whole bean

Combine in a Saucepan

Mix everything together

Simmer Until Dissolved

Stir for 5 minutes

Blend Until Smooth

Process for 1-2 minutes

Strain for Smoothness

Optional: remove pod pieces

Store in a Jar

Refrigerate up to 6 months

Use in Recipes

Perfect for baking and more!

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