Vanilla-Flavored Sugar

To make a batch of vanilla flavored sugar.....,measure 6 cups of granulated sugar into a large jar with lid or any sturdy container with a lid. Slit two vanilla beans down the side to get to the tiny seeds inside. Bury the vanilla beans down into the sugar, cover the jar with it's lid and store in a cool dry place. Let the sugar set for about a week, shake the jar to evenly distribute the flavor whenever you think of it. The sugar is now ready for use whenever you need vanilla sugar. The sugar can be replenished once with the same vanilla beans. Just use the 6 cups of sugar and do as before. You should be able to use the same vanilla beans three times..
After the three times of flavoring the sugar..if you can pulverize the beans finely..you can flavor cakes, pies..custards, etc. with the vanilla powder. About 1/4 teaspoon of the pulverized vanilla bean powder is equal to two teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
* Note.... Thank you Jana for this information. I know during the coming holiday season, we may all find this useful.
*** This would also make a great small tuck in gift with a kitchen gift basket..to include a small cork sealed jar of vanilla sugar. Hmmmmm, that's not a bad idea..