MexicanSpices

Vanilla

Name: Vanilla
Brand: Mexican Product
Price: 4.49 GBP
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Mexican vanilla is considered the world's finest, originating from Papantla in Veracruz. It is used in vanilla custards, arroz con leche, café de olla with cinnamon, and artisan ice cream. Pure vanilla extract has a rich, complex floral aroma far superior to synthetic vanilla, and is a prized export.

Estimated retail price

~£4.49 / 2pods

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Vanilla, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Sweet Tamales, Canary Tamales and Neapolitan Flan. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Storage and substitutes

How to store it

Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Vanilla?

Vanilla is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Sweet Tamales and Canary Tamales. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Vanilla in the UK?

You can buy Vanilla online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Recipes with Vanilla

Sweet Tamales

Canary Tamales

Neapolitan Flan

Three Milks Cake

Mexican Rice Pudding

Coconut Sweet

Mexican Shortbread Biscuits

Horchata

Champurrado (Chocolate Atole)

Vanilla Atole

Three Kings Cake

Jericallas (Mexican Custard)

Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

Goat Milk Caramel

Glorias (Burnt Milk and Pecan Sweets)

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

Jamoncillo (Mexican Milk Fudge)

Garibaldis (Apricot & Chocolate Sprinkle Buns)

Cuernos (Mexican Crescent Sweet Bread)

Empanadas de Leche (Custard-Filled Sweet Pastries)