Make your own yummy vanilla sugar
I really love making my own infused sugars. They can be used to enhance any dessert and add a beautiful finishing touch. This is also a great way to use the part of the vanilla pod that you would normally throw away after the seeds have been scraped out. Infused sugars make really easy gifts! Just by putting it into a pretty glass jar and decorating it with a ribbon, you have the perfect gift for a friend or teacher.
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar (you can use caster sugar for a finer product)
1 vanilla pod
Method:
Place sugar in a pretty airtight container.
Slice the vanilla bean open and scrape all the little seeds into the sugar, then pop the rest of the pod in.
Seal the container and shake to mix the ingredients.
Leave the container for a week or two and VOILA! There you have some gorgeous vanilla sugar.
I also enjoy making cardamom, cinnamon or lavender sugar. Substitute the vanilla pod with another ingredient and make your own delicious infused sugar.
Hope you enjoy the sweet treat!