Vanilla paste

[annachan]

I got a recipe that ask for Vanilla Paste. I don't have that. I have Vanilla Beans and Vanilla Extract. Can I subsitute either or a mixture of the beans and extract for paste? If so, what is the conversion going to be? One tbsp of vanilla paste = ?

[alanamoana]

what amount of vanilla paste does the recipe call for, and what is the recipe for?

you shouldn't have a problem subbing either vanilla beans or vanilla extract or a combination of the two for vanila paste. it is a matter of taste as to how much you want to add if it is just a flavor component.

[annachan]

what amount of vanilla paste does the recipe call for, and what is the recipe for?

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It's the Salted Butter Caramels recipe in Carole Bloom's Truffles, Candies & Confections. It calls for 1 tsp pure vanilla paste.

[alanamoana]

i would use one vanilla bean and 1/2 t vanilla extract. but that's just me

[annachan]

i would use one vanilla bean and 1/2 t vanilla extract.  but that's just me 

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Thanks. I'll give that a try.