To prepare a vanilla essence recipe, you first need to gather your ingredients. You'll need the following ingredients: 1 tsp vanilla bean extract, 1 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Measure out the ingredients and add them to the saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the water begins to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow it to steep for at least 30 minutes. The vanilla will begin to liquefy as it cools.