vanilla bean

noun

: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce

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To do so, take a vanilla bean, split it lengthwise, and simmer it with a cup of simple syrup (6 oz. water and 6 oz. —

Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025 Here are a couple of different ways that Jacques likes to upgrade his classic recipe: Vanilla: cut a fresh vanilla bean in half horizontally and then split lengthwise, or ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract. —

Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 When selecting vanilla beans, look for pods that are plump, flexible, and have a deep brown color. —

Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 Tasting notes of the 107 proof expressions include fresh raisins, sweet herbs, and spices, along with toffee pudding, sweet rich tobacco, caramel apple, plums, fruit market, toasted honey, vanilla bean, and maple syrup. —

Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vanilla bean