Vanilla or Herb Sugar Recipe

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Vanilla or Herb Sugar
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup leaves and flowers of sweet herbs such as lemon verbena, rose geranium, lavender, mint (or 1 vanilla bean, split)
  • 2 cups sugar

Directions:

  1. Gently bruise the herbs with a mortar to bring out their aromatic oils, then mix them with the sugar and citrus zest.
  2. Put the herbs and sugar in a jar and cover tightly.
  3. For the next two weeks, give the sugar a shake or stir every few days to spread the aromatic oils around and to break up any clumps.
  4. After 2 weeks, the sugar will be infused with the herb's flavor.
  5. Strain the sugar, discard the herbs and zest (you can reuse the vanilla bean or hard spices), and store, tightly covered in a cool and dry place. Will keep for up to one year.
  6. Makes a lovely gift in a jar, tied with a ribbon and herb sprig tucked in! Attach a recipe card, et voila!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 158.4 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0.99mg 0%
Potassium 14.14mg 0%
Total Carbs 40.87g 14%
Sugars 39.49g 158%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 1%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 2.9mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 318.93 Kcal (1335 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 28.47mg 0%
Total Carbs 82.29g 14%
Sugars 79.51g 158%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 1%
Protein 0.19g 0%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 5.9mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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