Vanilla Bean Paste

5 Vanilla Beans

100g sugar (1cup), I use raw sugar

110g water

1. Cut vanilla beans into 2-3 pieces each. Mill in Thermomix speed 9 for 30 seconds, scrape side with a rubber spatula and repeat.
2. Add sugar and mill on speed 9 for 10 seconds. Scrape down sides.
3. Add water and cook at 100 speed 1 for 15min mc off. You want the liquid to reduce.
4. Wait until the paste is completely cool and blend at speed 8 for 20 seconds, scrape and repeat.
5. Pour into a glass jar with a secure lid.
6. Makes 170grams