Vanilla Bean Paste by JL Gourmet Imports – 8 oz Whole Vanilla for Baking

Experience the true depth of vanilla

Elevate your recipes with an authentic vanilla bean paste crafted by JL Gourmet Imports. Made by macerating whole vanilla beans in a precise blend of grain alcohol and invert sugar, this paste delivers a concentrated, natural vanilla flavor with real bean specks. Each 8-ounce jar provides a robust, true-vanilla experience that blends seamlessly into batters, frostings, and custards without watered-down notes.

Why this paste stands out

Unlike diluted extracts or artificial syrups, this paste uses whole vanilla beans and a traditional extraction method to preserve flavor and aroma. The thick consistency helps it distribute evenly through batters and creams, ensuring you see the specks of vanilla in every bite.

• Authentic recipe: whole vanilla beans macerated in invert sugar and grain alcohol, then sieved and bottled for pure flavor
• Pure ingredients: contains only whole vanilla beans, grain alcohol for extraction, and invert sugar as a natural stabilizer - no artificial thickeners
• Versatile use: perfect for baking, cooking, and any recipe requiring vanilla paste or vanilla beans
• Concentrated formula: more potent than regular vanilla extract, from actual vanilla beans for a richer taste and visible specks
• Generous size: 8-ounce jar provides ample supply for multiple baking projects

How to use

Stir into cake batters, custards, and ice creams to impart deep vanilla flavor with attractive specks. Add a touch to frostings, fillings, and sauces for a nuanced aroma that enhances desserts and savory dishes alike.

• Ice cream and custards: fold or whisk for a smooth, evenly flavored result
• Frostings and fillings: blend into buttercreams for a velvety finish with visible vanilla

Quality you can taste

The simple production process—macerating beans, extracting flavor, then sieving—delivers a superior product that preserves vanilla's natural complexity without artificial additives.