Delicious Recipes Using Vanilla for Thanksgiving This Year

Vanilla Bean Apple Crisp

The fresh vanilla makes for a warm, comforting experience – like a hug from Grandma 😊

4 cups of sliced apples

1tsp vanilla powder or extract or seeds of one bean

½ cup rolled oats

¼ cup flour/almond flour

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

3 tbsp butter or coconut oil melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix apples and vanilla into a 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish; mix flour, sugar, and oil or butter together to a crumble texture – pat over apple mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes

 

Sweet Potato Casserole with Vanilla

Crowd pleaser – fresh vanilla takes it to a whole new level.

2 cups cooked/mashed sweet potato

¼ cup butter

1 vanilla bean scraped or 1 tsp vanilla powder

1 egg beaten

½ cup evaporated milk

1 tsp salt

¼ cup milk

Topping – add 3/4 cup brown sugar, ½ cup flour, pinch of salt, 6 tablespoons of butter and blend well then mix in 1 ¼ c crushed pecans

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix sweet potato, butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla into a large bowl; in a separate bowl mix egg, evaporated and regular milk together – then blend to a smooth consistency. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle topping over top and bake for 25- 30 minutes.  Another warm and comforting dish to enjoy together.

 

Vanilla Chai Tea

Delicious comfort to share with a good friend 😊

2 sticks cinnamon

1 vanilla bean pod and/or 1 tsp vanilla powder (depending on your preference)

2-4 cardamom pods

1 cup creamer of your choice

1 bag black tea of your preference

½ tsp nutmeg

Add water, tea bag, and spices to small saucepan on medium heat; bring to a boil for 10-20 minutes; add creamer and boil for another 5 minutes; remove from heat and strain spices and remove tea bag; top with a sprinkle of vanilla sugar if you want an extra hint of vanilla - pour into a mug and enjoy! 

Vanilla Bean Glazed Carrots

Yummy asset to a favorite fall vegetable – kids will love it!

½ pound peeled, cut carrots

Olive oil to drizzle and kosher salt

6 tablespoons melted butter

1 tablespoon honey

1 vanilla bean scraped

Optional:  toast 1 cup crushed pecans

Roast carrots with olive oil and kosher salt until done/firm; mix butter, honey, vanilla bean caviar then pour over cooked carrots and add toasted pecans on top of carrots before serving if desired.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

Vanilla Whipped Cream

Dreamy whipped cream and a wonderful addition to any warm drink/dessert! 😊

1 vanilla bean scraped or 1 ½ tsp vanilla powder

1 cup whipping cream

Pour cold whipping cream into a chilled metal bowl and add vanilla powder/caviar and whip with electric hand mixer to preferred texture.

 

Vanilla & Spice Turkey Brine

Creates a unique and savoury flavor.

1-2 split vanilla beans

1 cup of apple cider of choice

½ teaspoon salt

Pinch of peppercorns

1 sprig of rosemary or 1 tsp rosemary and thyme

Mix into a bowl and use to baste turkey while cooking

Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Vanilla

Amazing accompaniment with Turkey!

½ cup water

½ cup fresh squeezed/concentrated orange juice

¾ cup sugar

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries

2 strips orange zest

1/8 tsp kosher salt

1 split vanilla bean caviar or 1 ½ tsp vanilla powder

Mix ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a slow boil.  Cool and serve.

 

Vanilla Mulled Cider

A warm, comforting blend of flavors to enjoy with friends 😊

1 container of apple cider

1 split vanilla bean caviar or 1 ½ tsp vanilla powder

1 stick of cinnamon

½ tablespoon cloves

½ orange sliced

Mix ingredients into a crockpot and simmer on low; strain prior to serving.  Pour into a mug and enjoy!