Orange Zest Sugar

Aug 22, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Beans Easy

A orange zest sugar to serve with slices of pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tbsporange zest, finely grated
1.0 (3.0 g)vanilla bean, split

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Instructions

Scrape the vanilla seeds into the sugar and rub them in with your fingertips along with the orange zest until fragrant and evenly speckled.
Sprinkle over the top crust before baking for a sparkling finish, or over whipped cream to serve.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste in place of 1 vanilla bean.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate airtight and use within 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make orange zest sugar?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. It makes about 1/2 cup.

How should I store orange zest sugar?

Refrigerate airtight and use within 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste in place of 1 vanilla bean.

A orange zest sugar to serve with slices of pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

49 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

12.6g Carbs

0.0g Protein

12.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~392 cal · 0g fat · 101g carbs · 0g protein · 101g sugar

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

Per serving · 49 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 9 min·0.5 mi·~1050 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 7 min·0.4 mi·~700 steps
Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
Swimming laps 7 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 8 min
Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 11 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.