Strawberry Shortcakes and Vanilla Sugar
Our tiny strawberry patch is now in full production. Each day I collect a good handful or two of berries. The ugly berries go into jam, the pretty ones get eaten right away.
I like to slice the berries, toss them with a big spoonful of vanilla sugar*, and eat them with cream or yogurt.
Today we have scones left over from yesterday's afternoon tea. There's only one thing to do....
Eat strawberry shortcake!
*To make vanilla sugar:
Split a vanilla bean in half and scrape out the seeds. Stir the seeds into a cup or two of fine sugar. Pour the vanilla scented sugar into an airtight container, add the 'bean' pieces and seal the container. After a few days the sugar will be ready to use in coffee, for baking, or over fresh strawberries.
I like to slice the berries, toss them with a big spoonful of vanilla sugar*, and eat them with cream or yogurt.
Today we have scones left over from yesterday's afternoon tea. There's only one thing to do....
Eat strawberry shortcake!
*To make vanilla sugar:
Split a vanilla bean in half and scrape out the seeds. Stir the seeds into a cup or two of fine sugar. Pour the vanilla scented sugar into an airtight container, add the 'bean' pieces and seal the container. After a few days the sugar will be ready to use in coffee, for baking, or over fresh strawberries.
Such a good idea to make your own vanilla sugar, much better than the ready bought vanilla sugar.
ReplyDeleteScones and strawberries always delicious.
I have lavender sugar, but I shall try this. Love strawberry shortcake!
ReplyDeleteYum!
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