Everything you need to know to make homemade vanilla bean paste 😍 Only takes 5 minutes to make and can be used immediately!! Ingredients: •2 oz or about 23 whole vanilla bean pods* – I prefer beans from Madagascar (60g) •1 cup granulated sugar (200g) •3/4 cup 80 proof (40% ABV) vodka, rum, or bourbon (180g) •1/3 cup water (80g) •2 Tbsp light corn syrup (40g) •1/4 tsp xanthan gum (optional) - helps thicken mixture *The weight of a vanilla bean can vary a TON based on its quality, size, and moisture level. That’s why it’s much better to go by weight than by number of beans. I highly recommend using a scale to measure the ingredients when making vanilla bean paste. The recipe is also linked in my bio or you can google chelsweets vanilla bean paste #homemade #vanillabeanpaste