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Open jar filled with glossy dark vanilla bean paste from a homemade vanilla paste recipe

Simple Vanilla Paste Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This homemade vanilla bean paste turns everyday baking into gourmet magic. Rich, aromatic, and speckled with real vanilla seeds — it’s flavor gold in a jar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Infuse Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings:32
Course:Baking Ingredient, Dessert, Dessert Enhancement
Cuisine:American, Global
Calories:20kcal
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 whole Vanilla beans split and scraped
  • 3 tablespoon Vanilla extract homemade or store-bought
  • 3 tablespoon Agave nectar or substitute with honey or vegetable glycerin
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances flavor ()optional
  • 1 tablespoon Honey only if not using agave (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup for a seasonal variation (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor or blender To blend vanilla beans with extract and sweetener
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer To remove pulp and get a smooth finish
  • 1 Glass jar with lid For storing the finished vanilla paste
  • 1 Spoon or spatula To press out remaining liquid

Method
 

  1. Vanilla beans, extract, and nectar blending in a food processor; dark smooth mixture forming with visible vanilla seeds.
  2. A fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl filtering dark vanilla paste, with seeds retained and large pulp separated.
    Fine mesh strainer filled with thick vanilla bean paste over a white bowl
  3. Spoon pressing vanilla pulp against a strainer, smooth paste dripping below into a jar, capturing every last drop.
    Spoon drizzling glossy vanilla bean paste into a glass jar
  4. Open jar of finished vanilla paste showing a glossy, thick texture with black vanilla flecks under soft lighting.
    Glass jar filled with dark vanilla bean paste, sealed and ready for storage

Nutrition

Serving: 4.2gCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gPotassium: 10mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

This jar holds more than paste—it holds pure, concentrated flavor that elevates every dessert it touches. Let it sit 24 hours after blending to unlock its full potential. My mom swears it tastes better the next day, and honestly... she’s right!