Vanilla Pods

[juner]

I am using a vanilla pod for the first time in real custard.Could someone please tell me whether you have to take out the seeds of the pod and put them into the custard or do you just put in the Pod whole? Thanks

[puddicat]

You only use the seeds, which you scrape out into the custard, you can use the pod to make vanilla sugar,just immerse in sugar and seal for best flavour use when required!

[juner]

Thanks I wasn't too sure.

[bimbo123456]

Actually, you don't have to take the seeds out at all If you heat the milk and put the pod in. Leave the milk to cool, allowing it to take on the flavour. Then use the milk to make your custard. Advantage of this method it that you have no gritty black bits in your custard. To make it even better put the vanilla pod in your sugar container for about a week and then use this sugar for the custard. Yummy. Vanilla pods can be washed in boiling water, dried and reused a number of times. I have done this even after taking the seeds out (for ice cream).

[lajohn]

bimbo - why did you call yourself Bimbo? you're not a bimbo, that's actually great advice on using the vanilla pod.

[juner]

Thank you Bimbo that was great advice and I will do as you have suggested. Wish me luck! I agree with Lajohn you are no Bimbo but a very knowledgeable and helpful person. Thanks again.