Easy and gourmet… those words don’t usually go together, but in this case, they do!  Vanilla sugar is a gourmet substitution wherever you would use regular sugar, yet it is so simple to make!

Vanilla Sugar

1 vanilla bean pod* (beans removed for a recipe, such as this one)
sugar

*I prefer Beanilla Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans

Place vanilla bean pod and sugar in a jar (a small mason jar works great).  Shake, then store in a cool, dry place for about a week or so, shaking or stirring occasionally.

That’s it!  Now you have beautiful vanilla sugar that will add a little pizzazz to baked goods, tea, or coffee!

This would make a lovely gift as well.

Enjoy!