Vanilla Bean Honey

Jul 6, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Pantry Vanilla extracts infusions Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Beans Easy

Jar of vanilla bean honey with a honey dipper

Homemade vanilla bean honey made by infusing honey with vanilla bean. About 10 minutes of hands-on time, then 1 week to infuse. Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Infuse 1 week

Total 1 week

Yield 16 tablespoons

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Ingredients

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tablespoons

1.0 cup (340.0 g)honey
1.0vanilla bean

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Instructions

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a paring knife and scrape out the seeds with the back of the blade.
Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat just until it's runny; don't let it bubble.
Stir in the vanilla seeds and add the pod.
Pour into a clean jar, seal, and let it infuse at room temperature for 1 week.
Remove the pod, or leave it in for stronger flavor. Store at room temperature.

Tips

Drizzle over yogurt, biscuits, cheese boards or roasted fruit, or stir into tea.
Choosing vanilla: Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise) is our pick here; Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic) is a great alternative.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla bean honey?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, then 7 days to infuse. The recipe makes 16 tablespoons.

How should I store vanilla bean honey?

Store sealed at room temperature. If it crystallizes, warm the jar gently in warm water.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

39 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

10.3g Carbs

0.0g Protein

10.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~624 cal · 0g fat · 165g carbs · 0g protein · 163g sugar

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

Per serving · 39 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 7 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 5 min·0.3 mi·~500 steps
Moderate cycling 4 min·0.8 mi
Swimming laps 5 min
Jogging 4 min·0.3 mi·~650 steps
Stair climbing 4 min·~350 steps
Dancing 6 min
Bodyweight circuit training 4 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 9 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.