Step 1

Bake vanilla beans in a 150°F oven on a parchment lined baking sheet for about an hour to an hour and a half. You want them to get nice and dried out but not burnt. They will still be somewhat pliable when you take them out of the oven but will become brittle as they cool. It’s necessary for the beans to become brittle for a finely ground powder.

Step 2

After they cool, cut them up into smaller pieces and grind them up in a coffee or spice grinder.

Step 3

Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 5 minutes.  Take off the heat.

Step 4

Put the vanilla powder into a glass jar. Pour in the sugar syrup. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Store at room temperature for several months.