DIY Your Pantry Ingredients With Easy Recipes

Ever stare at your pantry feeling uninspired? You’re not alone! But what if you could DIY your own pantry ingredients and turn that frown upside down? From flavored sugars and even homemade jam, a whole world of flavor is waiting to be unlocked in your kitchen. With easy recipes to guide you, you can transform your pantry into a treasure trove of delicious possibilities.

A close-up view of a bowl of brown sugar with more bowls in the background, a bottle of vanilla extract, and a decorative plant on a kitchen counter. — Homemade Brown Sugar. Image credit: One Hot Oven.

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Learn how to make brown sugar in just 5 minutes with granulated sugar and molasses. You will always have brown sugar on hand without needing a last-minute grocery store run.
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Raspberry Sauce

A bowl filled with red berry sauce. A golden spoon is partially submerged in the sauce, resting on the edge of the bowl. — Raspberry Sauce. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this homemade raspberry sauce (also known as raspberry coulis). It’s made with four ingredients and is versatile to keep in the fridge as a topping for just about anything. It’s luscious, velvety and full of berry flavor.
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How To Make Lemon Sugar

Three jars filled with different types of body scrub on a table. — Lemon Sugar. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Are you looking for a simple way to add a burst of lemon flavor to your edible creations? Search no more; the solution lies with this simple two-ingredient lemon sugar. This easy-to-make ingredient is perfect for adding a tangy twist to everything from cakes and cookies to your favorite drinks.
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3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

Strawberry jam in a jar on a plate. — 3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This simple 3-ingredient Strawberry Jam Without Pectin is so simple to make for a deliciously fresh strawberry jammy spread to top an English muffin or spread on your morning toast. Make this jam in small batches to savor the freshness.
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Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla bean panna cotta in a glass jar on a pink saucer, with spoons in the background on a marble table. — Homemade Vanilla Sugar. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Learn how to make this two-ingredient Vanilla Sugar spice blend for your cooking and baking, or add it to coffee and tea for a sweet vanilla kick.
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Homemade Powered Sugar

A wooden spoon with powdered sugar from a white bowl, with additional bowls and measuring spoons on a wooden board and a striped cloth in the background. — Homemade Powdered Sugar. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Two glass bottles filled with dark liquid, sealed with cork stoppers, and adorned with red and white strings. Vanilla beans are scattered in the foreground, with a jar of clear liquid and vanilla beans in the background. — Homemade Vanilla Extract. Image credit: One Hot Oven.

Learn how to make your own vanilla extract at home. It’s a great way to amp up the flavor of your baked goods and culinary creations. Plus, it’s super easy and budget-friendly – only two simple ingredients are needed!
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Homemade Chicken Stock

Three mason jars of chicken broth on a counter. — Homemade Chicken Stock. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make you own homemade chicken stock. The process is simple and requires only a pot, a few essential ingredients, and a bit of time. It’s as easy as can be!
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