Vanilla Simple Syrup
Elevate your beverages and desserts with this luxurious Vanilla Simple Syrup, a versatile sweetener bursting with warm, aromatic vanilla flavor. Made with just three essential ingredients—granulated sugar, water, and a whole vanilla bean—this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your coffee, tea, cocktails, or baked goods. The real vanilla bean infuses the syrup with an authentic depth of flavor, while an optional splash of vanilla extract enhances the richness even further. Ready in under 15 minutes and easy to store for up to two weeks, this homemade vanilla syrup is a pantry staple you'll find endless uses for!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 whole Vanilla bean
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar fully dissolves. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife, then scrape out the seeds using the back of the knife.
Add both the seeds and the pod of the vanilla bean to the saucepan.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the vanilla to infuse.
If desired, stir in the vanilla extract for an extra boost of flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the vanilla pod and any seed particles.
Transfer the syrup to an airtight container or bottle and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
