Mexican Vanilla Beans
$11.99
Our Mexican Vanilla Beans are Grade A, of the highest quality. These gourmet Mexican vanilla beans are plump and pliable. This makes them easier to use, and makes it easier to remove the seeds, maximizing the Mexican vanilla flavor in your finished dish.
These grade A Mexican vanilla beans have a mellow and smooth vanilla quality with spicy and woody notes. Pairs well with cocoa, cloves, chiles, and cinnamon.
How to Use
One Mexican vanilla bean is equal to 1 Tbsp. of Mexican vanilla extract.
The robust vanilla flavor is great for rich baked goods. Try in sauces, ice cream, pastries, custard, cheesecake, and other sweet-spiced desserts.
About this Spice
Use the whole pod or cut and remove the inner seeds. The easiest way to obtain the inner seed is to split the bean lengthwise, open the bean up flat and scrape from top to bottom with the edge of a knife. No need to throw away the bean. Try using the vanilla bean skin by adding it to the drip basket to flavor your next pot of coffee.
Mexican Vanilla Beans FAQ
Why are Mexican vanilla beans different than regular vanilla beans?
Mexican vanilla has a spicier, more woody flavor, kind of like cinnamon, which makes it much different from regular vanilla. It has a richer flavor.
Can you substitute Mexican vanilla beans for Mexican vanilla extract?
To substitute Mexican vanilla beans in place of Mexican vanilla extract in a recipe, use one vanilla bean in place of 1 tbsp. of vanilla extract.
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