Was planning on making some cinnamon rolls later and got flashbanged by these things at $4 A JAR.

I’ve never used actual vanilla beans before and honestly figured I never would since they’re so expensive but I feel like I could do a flip rn🥹

by Ok-Passage-9653

30 Comments

  1. ZeroJeez

    Yeaaaah the real stuff is expensive. If you have Costco in your area and are willing to pay the fee I’ve heard of them having a jar of vanilla paste or something similar.

    Also CADIA STANDS

  2. Quick_Language1840

    They are grown in Madagascar making them grade A so I’d definitely buy them ! Great deal

  3. No_Oil_1256

    I’ve never used a whole bean, but once you’re done with the seeds, put the pod in your sugar. I think it has no expiration date. I’d put the pod in a smaller container, because you will get the essence through all your sugar. Great find! Where did you buy it?

  4. Dziadexd

    Stock up before they’re gone you’ll never see that price again!

  5. clockstrikes91

    It’s even cheaper if you buy in bulk online. I bought from IndriVanilla through their coop, which offers a different variety every week or so at a reduced price per ounce. Like 1 oz Madagascar beans cost $7 + shipping.

    Also, if you have Costco membership, they usually sell vanilla beans around this time of year. Last year I think they had $20 beans for $15? Worth keeping an eye out.

  6. Bloorajah

    I’m well versed in import paperwork and have some contacts abroad, so I *used to* do my own importing…

    With the loss of the de minimus exemption though I feel that time is gone

  7. alwaysalwaysastudent

    Vanilla bean kings is clutch if you want pods! I order beans twice a year to make my own extract

  8. NotTheMama4208

    Is it weird that I’m a little jelly?

  9. Archaeoculus

    Good deal but i buy lower grade splits at like probably 15 a pound or maybe it was 30 but basically super cheap lol they work just as good for extract

  10. segcgoose

    time to make vanilla extract! you can use different types of alcohol too, rum and bourbon both make for a really delicious extract- play around with your favorite drinks!

  11. deliberatewellbeing

    did you clear put the whole shelf of it? i would have

  12. Optimistiqueone

    You did hit the (vanilla bean) lotto!

  13. Forsaken-Spring-8708

    This happened to me once and I felt like I had done a bump of coke, I was so stoked, I bought them all and made vanilla.

  14. Ayamegeek

    Savor the moment! It’s rare these days to find an amazing deal! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

  15. cupcakegiraffe

    It is so delicious in homemade crème brûlée or ice cream… or mostly anything, really

  16. Ok-Passage-9653

    Update: uhhh
    The one I bought expired in February 2024. I went back to see if they had any fresher ones but the majority of them are from 2023🥲 I wanna use some for some eggnog soon but I’m not sure if I should buy some more or not

  17. Junior_Historian_123

    Add some vodka and make your own extract!

  18. Affectionate-Gain-23

    I would buy at least 5 of them.

  19. ItsAMeAProblem

    Honestly, as a pastry guy, I would be that asshole who buys it all l. Thats a great deal.

  20. SirExpensive4296

    Nah take your wins when you get them lol