# Vanilla Bean Paste

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 ounces vanilla beans
- 3 ounces water
- 6 ounces vodka or rum
- 1 ounce light corn syrup
- 0.25 tsp xanthan gum

## Instructions

1. First, measure out 2 ounces of vanilla beans using a scale.
2. Cut the vanilla beans into smaller pieces so they are easier to blend.
3. Put the cut vanilla beans into your blender.
4. Add 3 ounces of water to the blender.
5. Pour in 6 ounces of vodka or rum and 1 ounce of light corn syrup into the blender.
6. Blend all ingredients on high speed for at least 2 minutes.
7. Add a little xanthan gum to the mixture, which acts as a thickener.
8. Blend again on medium-low speed for about 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Strain the vanilla bean paste to get a smoother texture.
10. Transfer your vanilla bean paste to an airtight container.

## Equipment

- scale
- blender
- cutting board
- knife
- strainer
- airtight container

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNiUZMdNVwD/?igsh=OWZiejZvbzJjNzVy
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a5a9920d-08f7-4064-90c0-0a575d6aa660
- Extracted: 2025-09-03

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