Homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup

Learn how to make homemade vanilla simple syrup with just a few ingredients. Perfect for coffee, cocktails, and desserts, this easy recipe adds rich, sweet vanilla flavor in minutes.

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Cook Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Course Dessert, Drinks

Servings cups

Equipment

1 small saucepan
1 strainer
1 glass bottle

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 vanilla beans

Instructions

Cut the vanilla bean in half and scrap out the seeds. Combine water, sugar and vanilla bean (both the split pod and seeds) in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer until sugar is fully dissolved.
Cover and remove from heat, allow to steep for at least 20 minutes.
Strain the vanilla bean and pour into clean glass jar. Serve as desired.

Recipe with Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract

If using vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract add the water and sugar to a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract and transfer to a clean glass bottle or jar.

Would you like to save this recipe?

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!