2007-04-20 08:43:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
You probably could, but probably don't need the whole thing. You might consider using just a piece of it (one to two inches long), in a pot with water in it...The steam coming from the boiling water will probably be more aromatic than anything coming from the oven. There's also a risk of burning the vanilla if you dry cook it in the oven.
Keep the rest of the pod in an air tight container, and it will last for quite a long time. FYI, once you scrape the beans out of the pod, you can drop the skin of the pod into your sugar canister, to add a nice aroma & slight flavor to the sugar.
2007-04-20 08:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are just trying to scent the air in your house, your best bet would be to slice open the pod, scrape the seeds out with a knife, and simmer them in water. It will fill the house with the scent of vanilla. This works with lemon, lime, cinnamon, etc.
2007-04-20 16:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋