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Homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup

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.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Servings 12
Calories 66 kcal

Equipment

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 17gFat: 0.2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.3mgSugar: 17gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg

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