I finally bought some vanilla beans, now what do i do with them?

Answer 1

Well, why did you buy them?
If you're a cook... then I'm sure you can make lots of things using them (ie: vanilla ice cream, vanilla liquid, vanilla creme tea...).
But otherwise, I'm sure they smell awesome. Just smell them. :)

Answer 2

I'm not sure if you know the basic preparation for using vanilla beans so I will share that with you.
To use as much flavor as possible the seeds should steep in hot liquid for about 15 minutes. If you are making ice cream, that would be your milk mixture, if you are making sauce, it is whatever liquid you are using.
Start by splitting the bean in half, lengthwise. Turn the knife over and with the dull, top of the knife shank (use a small paring knife) scrape the inside of the bean from one end to the other as smoothly as possible. You will end up with a lump of brownish, blackish stuff which are the seeds. Scoop it up and whisk it into you liquid. You will see very quickly that it breaks up into that recognizable vanilla bean look. Tiny black seeds suspended in cream...
If you don't plan to use them right away, store them in the freezer. They take only a few minutes to thaw and will last much longer this way.

Answer 3

This vanilla sugar makes a nice gift, or use it to make desserts or flavor coffee.

INGREDIENTS:
1 vanilla bean
3 cups granulated sugar

PREPARATION:
Add 1 vanilla bean cut in 1-inch pieces to 3 cups of white granulated sugar. Cover and let sit for 2 weeks before using or giving as a gift. Do not remove the beans. Store in an airtight container.

Answer 4

I can't believe you bought vanilla beans just for the fun of it. I got one little measly vanilla bean for almost $8.00. I couldn't believe it was so expensive.

I bought it to make a cranberry, vanilla flavored vodka. The problem is I can't find my recipe. I know you have to soak cranberries and a vanilla bean in vodka for at least a week.

It sounds good to me, but the exact amounts I don't know. Hopefully I'll find the recipe soon.

Answer 5

slice the vanilla bean lenghways with a small sharp knife and scrape out the tiny seeds and add to whatever for a great vanilla flavour,or just put a whole bean in your sugar container for perfumed sugar,worth doing.