Description
This homemade vanilla paste recipe is rich, speckled with real vanilla bean, and perfect for baking or gifting. Made without alcohol, it’s smooth, sweet, and stores beautifully for up to 6 months.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 ounces whole vanilla beans (Grade A preferred)
Optional: 1 tablespoon glycerin or honey (for shelf-stable, alcohol-free version)
Instructions
Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in the cup of a high-speed blender.
Cut vanilla beans into 2–3 inch pieces and add to the blender.
Blend on high speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth and speckled.
Pour into clean, airtight jars. Let rest 24 hours before first use.
Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Notes
If using a large blender pitcher, double the ingredients for better blending.
For a smoother texture, strain the paste through a fine-mesh sieve.
A pinch of sea salt enhances flavor—just like Grandma Mary did!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pantry Staples
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vanilla paste recipe, homemade vanilla bean paste, alcohol-free vanilla extract, DIY vanilla paste