IT IS A ZERO WASTE RECIPE FOR A RICH, ROBUST HOMEMADE VANILLA POWDER TO ADD TO ALL YOUR BAKED GOODS, DRINK RECIPES AND MORE!
Did you know it’s super simple to learn how to make vanilla powder? Made only from 100% vanilla pods, this homemade vanilla powder is zero waste and adds a rich, deep vanilla flavour to a dish. This is much more potent than vanilla extract ( meaning you can use 1/2 tsp powder vs 1st extract!) and maintains it’s flavour even when baked at high heats in an oven. ( Did you know that the alcohol in vanilla extract means flavour is evaporated during the cooking process?!)
I love the fact that this homemade vanilla powder is zero-waste too! Unlike when a recipe calls for vanilla beans and the pods are discarded. This way you’ll use the entire pod. That way you can get really good value for money. No need to waste a single bit of those expensive vanilla pods again!
How to make Vanilla powder
The process for making homemade vanilla powder is super simple. It only consists of two steps
The first step:
Is to dry out the vanilla pods. While there are a few methods you can use to do this;
- If you’re in no rush then you can simply leave the vanilla pods out on a counter for a few weeks.
- Alternatively, place on a lined tray in the oven at 50 degrees Celcius for 1.5 hrs.
The Second step:
Is to grind the now brittle whole vanilla pods into a fine vanilla powder, with zero-waste. You’ll find that if they aren’t dry enough then it simply won’t blend into a smooth powder. You can either use a spice/coffee grinder for this if you have one at home. Or if you want to use Vanilla Grinder for your shop.
Grinding size is adjustable by change screen mesh. 0.4mm and 0.8mm is very fine size for Vanilla powder.
The vanilla powder can then be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark area ( like a cupboard). This will then keep for around a year!
NOTE* Don’t be tempted to refrigerate the vanilla powder. It will ruin it by drying out the powder and affecting the oil within.