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Vanilla Powder Recipe (How to Make Vanilla Bean Powder)
This Homemade Vanilla Powder is a simple recipe that can be used as a more potent substitute for vanilla extract in any application and is much quicker to make!
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Ingredients
- whole vanilla beans (Grade B recommended; most beans are soft and pliable when purchased) Make sure they are still pliable and moist.
Instructions
- Slice the vanilla beans lengthwise while they are still soft and pliable. This helps them dry more evenly and grind more easily.
- Place the sliced beans on a cookie sheet and dry at 170°F for about 90 minutes, or until fully dry and brittle.
- Place the dried beans into a spice/coffee grinder or blender.
- Process the beans to make a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container away from heat and light.
Quick Drying/Toasting Method
- For a faster method, dry the vanilla beans at 350°F for 3–8 minutes instead of the lower-temperature method above. However, roast/dry the vanilla beans at 350°F for 3-8 minutes. Pay close attention to them to prevent burning. At the 3 minute mark, the beans will likely be ready to use. Roasting them longer will result in toasted vanilla powder.
Notes
- Quick cooking method notes: The 90-minute method takes longer, but the higher temperature makes it more likely that the vanilla beans will burn, and the high heat could alter the flavor of the beans.
- To substitute for vanilla extract: Use ¼–½ teaspoon vanilla powder for every 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- If your vanilla beans are already very dry and brittle, you can skip slicing and simply break them into smaller pieces before grinding.
- Pure vanilla powder should contain only ground vanilla beans, with no added sugar, starch, or fillers.