Of course, it’s easy. Wow! Sometimes we go too far, then we slip over the edge, falling or flying: such are the adventures of the home cook. Thank you. What a great idea!!! I am very taken with the list of suggested uses too, I need to get my hands on some of this stuff! Another reason to use whole ground vanilla beans is for health reasons. Learn how your comment data is processed. Serious. 4) For people who don’t consume alcohol in any manner or form (as a result of religious preferences etc), vanilla powder is perfect. That is amazing. And if per chance, you wonder what great things you could accomplish with it, think no more: And you could also go down the route traditional and use in your cakes and bakes. I skipped and hopped in excitement when I made this discovery and smiled with a deep, deep sense of satisfaction and achievement. I love it in my Acai Coconut Smoothie. Is a great site here in the US that sells 1/4 lb ( 25 organic vanilla beans) for $28.50! Thanks for sharing! […] 55g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 70g plain/ all-purpose flour, sifted 2 medium eggs, room temperature Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract […], I still didn’t understand how you made it. Your email address will not be published. Transfer your vanilla powder to a jar with a lid. I never even heard of Vanilla Powder and now I am longing to use it!! My name is Ozoz. thanks, Hi Midge, I dried it by heating it in the microwave. This will be your homemade vanilla powder! In a flash, crumbled bits of pod lay in my hands, and then the smile broke out. I just stumbled on your blog today…and I’m glad that I did! […] 2 teaspoons dried edible rose petals !/2 teaspoon vanilla powder (optional) 2 tablespoons sel de gris (grey sea salt) or regular coarse sea […], […] plain flour, sifted Pinch of salt 75g frozen unsalted butter 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder Apple curd (recipe below) Crème patisserie (recipe below) 1-2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced […]. In a bid to plump up the beans, I microwaved them on the highest level my microwave has for about 30 seconds – about 20 seconds too long for the end result was a crisp, swollen pod markedly different from the dry and shriveled pod which had gone in. i’m gonna have to try this very soon, especially since my local spice shop has a deal on vanilla beans. Stir some into butter, with a spoonful of maple syrup for a delicious and scented breakfast spread aka compound butter, Add some to your next batch of curd, from lemon to orange…and even coconut milk and lime, Sprinkle some in olive oil, along with a pinch of red chili pepper and serve as a simple dip with bread, Of course, you can make on-the-fly vanilla sugar and salt, without waiting weeks to infuse with flavour via dried up pods. We love to see it! I missed it? How many vanilla beans did you use? Vanilla bean powder is alcohol-free, so it’s a great alternative to vanilla extract, if you can’t – or don’t want to – consume alcohol. I appreciate it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tidbit of homemade goodness. I just can’t take this away with out saying thank you for a wonderful idea and the opportunity to peruse your beautifuly created blog. Hi there! Flavourful wishes, Claudia. Vanilla beans are a whole food which is very pleasing to the body. But, the method that I’m sharing today is easier because you don’t have to dry the vanilla beans, and you can store the powder at room temperature or in the refrigerator. This time I used fresh bourbon beans which I got a few weeks ago at Sligro. This post shares how to make homemade vanilla powder using vanilla beans, buckwheat groats and a blender. Such a fantastic idea. I used 2 vanilla beans (complete with seeds) though you will still get flavours if you use ’empty’ pods. For your confidence in me….and kind words. Even as I teased out the last specks, emptying them into some sweet orange curd, I knew I was out. And coffees and teas and chocolates. I say this because…the passion you transmit for your selected subject tends to come grab you right into the screen and into another world. You can use vanilla powder in place of vanilla extract! Required fields are marked *, Rate this recipe Fantastic idea! LOL, While saying that microwaves differ, all I did was zip mine on high for 30 seconds. Now I know some people are averse to microwaves but that’s no reason to lose out, drying them on low heat in the oven should do the trick (not personally tried…yet) and of course, if you have a dehydrator, go right ahead and use it. Your email address will not be published. Your Definitive Guide to All Things Food – Mapping the intersections between Nigerian Cuisine and Foods of the World. I have never heard of vanilla powder until I saw your post. I appreciate it and lots of love. We are participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This post shares how to make homemade vanilla powder using vanilla beans, buckwheat groats and a blender. The discovery was an accident and began as a way to soften the pods but I left it to long and. ★☆ Two of a kind, or twenty of a kind if the other comments are anything to go by. I have routinely made vanilla sugar and left it at that; now I am discovering thanks to you a much more interesting staple with vanilla; great idea and I will try it asap! I think I’ll do it. I will definitely be trying this. Did you GRIND the whole vanilla bean pod?? Buckwheat groats are naturally gluten-free and vegan. I blitzed them up and they ground well. I kind of assumed you could just dehydrate the heck out of a vanilla bean and then grind it up in a coffee grinder. Well, many reasons. Cut the ends off of the vanilla pods and discard. . I was just looking at buying a bunch of beans online tonight. ★☆. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Great work saving those over-cooked pods! Vanilla beans are so expensive that I always feel guilty throwing them away after. A rule of thumb for recipes with vanilla extract on the ingredient list – half the suggested amount and use powder instead – you won’t regret it. They are too expensive and just for show. I love making supermarket items from scratch at home. ★☆ Thanks for the very informative article!!! When I compared my version to the last of mine Copenhagen batch, I noticed a colour difference – mine was lighter in hue and a bit smoother. Hi. After this, I’ll never do that. This is such a neat idea! Combine one cup of buckwheat groats with 5 whole vanilla beans in the base of a high-speed blender. Wow that is really cool. ★☆ http://www.amadeusvanillabeans.com/store/organic/extraction_beans.asp Nigerian Seasonal Produce: Garden Eggs, #4, Nigerian Seasonal Produce: Udara [Agbalumo, African Star Apple], #2, I’m sure I’ve saved money, even if I have little to show for it. I am thrilled with this post and cannot WAIT to make it… and the references to your other delectable items in this post also have me propped ready for take off. Big Hug I live in California and have been blogging since 2009. When the pod plumped up and turned dry, I took it out then ground/blitzed it. You may want to try it in increments of 10 seconds…..to slowly get there, or use the oven. Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published. This occasion however is a tale of success, from start to finish (well, save for the disastrous accompanying meringue pies, which just didn’t work) for in the end, I made my own vanilla powder! Passionate about food in its entirety – cooking, eating, dreaming, writing and photographing it. Have you ever made vanilla sugar? Meringue tarts next time, filled with orange curd and chocolate (disaster might I add). Do you use half of the required amount of vanilla powder per recipe requiring extract? And ices and sorbets. This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. Finally Named: ‘Umilo/ Omilo’ is Cocoplum, Paradise Plum! You are a doll! Thanks Claudia, I consider this high praise. I love it! Vanilla is my favorite flavor. Their is only a slight difference in the amount of vanillin from gourmet to grade b. That is a genius idea, Oz! 3 If looking for a decorative end to your baked product, then powder is the way to go. , :-), thanks Conor….I do love to show off to wonderful readers and bloggers and friends…..which is why I have a blog :-). Hope this helps, I just sprinkled the tiniest bit over this and of allspice over my oatmeal this morning and it was just delicious! You know Oz, I didn’t even know there was something called vanilla powder till now! 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Loathe to ask my friend to send me some more from Denmark; I climbed on a kitchen stool to reach my glass jar of dried-out vanilla pods, purchased over a year ago in a buy-what-you-can-for-you-just-might-run-out-at-an-awkward-time moment. I make my own extract and keep adding old pods to a bottle with vodka, always on hand. You can often find them in the bulk bins at your local health food store. Just place a vanilla pod in a jar of sugar and let it sit. The main ingredient in this recipe are whole vanilla beans. I searched the internet for how to make vanilla powder so I could make my own. Excellent. I have never used vanilla powder. The body is able to assimilate it well. ….. It gets me really excited. For maximum freshness, I store mine in an airtight jar in the fridge. Excellent piece…and the photos are just stupendous! If I had a hat on, I would definitely tip it in your honour =), md dearie, thank you. Use the powder however you would normally use vanilla extract. You give me courage to try and mess up too. I have been keeping mine in the fridge and using it daily – the store-bought version had a BBE 2011 date so I guess it can stay long! Ohhh, how splendid, Ozoz! Visiting your post is like a experience that you cannot neccessarily get in culinary school. Could Number 4 of why you love homemade be because you get to show it off to us? This is a fantastic idea! I’m so glad you’re brave and creative. I’m on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube! In the past, I’ve bought vanilla powder, the most recent being 10g of powder, which I purchased for an expensive five Euros (€5) in Copenhagen, while visiting a friend. Vanilla powder is great to add to smoothies, too. LOL. Thank you for your comments – you make my day. then dry it? Summer is coming soon… report cards are looming… so, THIS IS first on my list when I get WOrK off of my plate. Why vanilla powder then? I can’t believe I’ve never heard of vanilla powder! Your vanilla bean powder should keep for several months in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator. If it were you, would you do differently when confronted with the pure, dark, aromatic bouquet of vanilla flavours? Thanks for sharing. Keywords: how to make vanilla powder, homemade vanilla powder, buckwheat vanilla powder, Tag @cleaneatingcarrie on Instagram and hashtag it #cleaneatingkitchen. Thanks, I am going to do this. Your talent and courage to experiment never ceases to amaze me. 1 Anything from the U.S. labelled organic must be viewed with trepidation. Without further prompting, I pulled out my food processor (your spice/coffee grinder would do nicely) and whizzed away, nice and easy. So all I need is to zap vanilla pods at 100% for 30s, and powder the stuff? Vanilla powder is a nice alternative to vanilla extract because it’s a whole food, it is alcohol-free, and you can make it yourself in just a few minutes.