German Vanilla Sugar (Vanillezucker) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 vanilla bean (7-9 inches long)

Preparation

Place sugar in a 1-2 quart glass jar that has a tight fitting scew-on lid.
Cut vanilla bean so it fits into jar and push it down into the sugar.
Place lit tightly on jar and allow to sit for at least 3 day before using.
~NOTE~ This will keep for a very long time. As you use the sugar, you can replace it. The vanilla bean will be good as long as it is fragrant.