Ingredients:

  • 5 whole vanilla beans
  • 1/4 cup vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup
  • 1/8 tsp xanthan gum

Instructions:

  1. Using a sharp paring knife, slice the vanilla beans lengthwise to expose the seeds, then cut the pods into small pieces, roughly 1/2 inch long.
  2. Place the sliced beans, vanilla extract, and agave syrup into a high-speed blender and pulse on high for 30–60 seconds until a uniform paste forms.
  3. Add xanthan gum during the last 10 seconds of blending to achieve a commercial-style viscosity.
  4. Scrape the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula and pour the mixture into a sterilized glass jar.
  5. Allow the paste to sit for 24 hours before first use to allow the flavors to meld and the viscosity to stabilize.