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"I&amp;#039;ve heard that you can reuse vanilla beans. Is that true? Yes. Because a vanilla bean has a great deal of flavor, it can usually be reused several times before its aroma and taste are depleted. A great way to recycle a bean is to make vanilla sugar. Simply wash and dry the used bean thoroughly. Slit it lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife; spread it open and bury it in a jar of either granulated or confectioners&amp;#039; sugar, using about two cups per bean. Cover tightly and let the jar stand for at least one week (flavor intensifies with time). The bean is so potent, you can keep adding fresh sugar for about six months before discarding. Use vanilla sugar to flavor coffee, tea, and other beverages. It&amp;#039;s also a delicious addition to baked goods, puddings, and fruit desserts. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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