Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste

Jul 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Pantry Vanilla extracts infusions Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Beans Easy

Jar of homemade vanilla bean paste with a spoon

Homemade vanilla bean paste blended from whole vanilla beans, extract and syrup. About 15 minutes of hands-on time. Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise). Any pure vanilla works.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Total 15 min

Servings 48

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

10.0vanilla beans
¼ cup (60.0 ml)VanillaGoods vanilla extract
½ cup (120.0 ml)light corn syrup

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Instructions

Cut the vanilla beans into 1/2-inch pieces with kitchen scissors.
Blend the pieces with the vanilla extract in a small blender or spice grinder, scraping down the sides often, until the beans break down into a coarse, speckled paste, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the corn syrup and blend again until thick and evenly combined.
For a smoother paste, press it through a coarse sieve to remove any tough fibers.
Spoon into a small jar, seal, and refrigerate for up to 6 months.

Tips

Use 1 tablespoon of paste in place of 1 tablespoon of extract or one whole vanilla bean.
Choosing vanilla: Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic) is our pick here; Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise) is a great alternative.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla bean paste?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 48 servings.

How should I store vanilla bean paste?

Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 6 months.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 48 servings this recipe makes.

5 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

0.2g Carbs

0.0g Protein

0.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (48 servings): ~240 cal · 0g fat · 10g carbs · 0g protein · 5g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 5 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
Moderate cycling 1 min·0.2 mi
Swimming laps 1 min
Jogging 1 min·0.1 mi·~150 steps
Stair climbing 1 min·~100 steps
Dancing 1 min
Bodyweight circuit training 1 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 1 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.