Spotlight Spice: Vanilla Paste

This week we're shining the spotlight on one of our most popular items from the baking aisle – Vanilla Paste.

You might be thinking we mean extract, right? Nope. We mean paste. So, what is it? It’s a deliciously rich mixture of dextrose (fancy talk for sugar), Bourbon Island Vanilla Extract, and specks of the vanilla bean straight from the pod.

Because it’s thicker than extract, vanilla paste adds a shot of flavor to batters, icings, and custards without thinning them out. The flavor is smooth and sweet — less alcohol-forward than extract — which makes it perfect for things you aren’t baking, like frostings, yogurt, oatmeal, and even your morning coffee.

And let’s be honest ... those vanilla bean specks look stunning in frostings and light-colored batters. Use vanilla paste one-for-one in place of extract in your favorite recipes.

Pick up a jar in either AllSpice location or on the website and give it a try. And a warning… once you use it, you'll never go back!