Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste

Step 1

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth (you can chop up the vanilla beans if you want to save some time).

Step 2

Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture inside.

Step 3

Press on the vanilla bean "pulp" to get as much liquid out. Pour the strained vanilla paste liquid into a jar and seal tightly (discard the pulp, or you can reuse it to steep in homemade vanilla extract).  Store the vanilla paste in the fridge.