# Vanilla Bean Paste

- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 ounces vanilla beans
- 1 cup sugar
- 0.75 cup alcohol of choice (80-100 proof)
- 0.33 cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon xanthan gum

## Instructions

1. Weigh out 2 ounces of vanilla beans.
2. Cut the vanilla beans into thirds.
3. Put the cut vanilla beans into a blender.
4. Add 1 cup of sugar to the blender.
5. Add 6 ounces (3/4 cup) of 80 proof bourbon (or other alcohol) to the blender.
6. Add 1/3 cup of water to the blender.
7. Add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup (or honey) to the blender.
8. Blend the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Optionally, add 1/4 to 1/8 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the mixture.
10. Pour the vanilla bean paste into jars.

## Equipment

- blender
- kitchen scale
- cutting board
- knife
- jars

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMemarYh/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f4772e01-4464-4156-ae52-6c4649ad64fc
- Extracted: 2025-09-19

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