Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices because the orchid fruit is particularly valuable. So it makes sense to use a vanilla bean as effectively as possible. It is only ground after the pod has been scraped out and prepared.

The vanilla pod must first be scraped out

scrape out pith

Score the vanilla bean lengthwise so you can open it. Inside are the seeds, which are surrounded by an oily substance. As a result, the vanilla pulp is reminiscent of a black paste. Take a kitchen knife and thoroughly scrape the seed mass from the pods. It can be used to flavor puddings and other desserts because it contains the highest concentration of vanillin.

use of the pod

You don't have to throw away the empty vanilla fruit because it has a strong vanilla flavor. Either boil these directly in milk to loosen the flavor. Another option is drying so the tissue loses moisture and is easier to grind.

Dry vanilla bean gently:

  • Preheat the oven to 50 degrees
  • Place the fruit pods on a baking tray lined with baking paper
  • into the oven and put knife in the door

The fruit tissue is completely dry when you can easily break it with your hand. This gentle drying variant takes several hours. Higher temperatures combined with shorter times are possible, but increase the risk of burns and quickly cause a bitter aftertaste.

tips

Once you have boiled the vanilla fruit, you can rinse it off with hot water, dry it and use it again. The texture is extremely aromatic and always provides a fine vanilla taste.

flavor sugar

Fresh and finely chopped halves of pods produce a sweet vanilla sugar when placed in a jar with sugar for at least a week. You can then chop it up in the food processor, or remove the pieces of the pod and grind them separately.

Grind

In order for powder to form during further processing, the fabric must be completely dry. The prepared leftovers are processed into vanilla powder in a spice or coffee grinder. Blenders and electrically operated choppers work just as effectively. The aroma is best preserved in airtight screw-top jars in dark and dry conditions.

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