Vanilla Syrup
A vanilla syrup recipe made with a real split vanilla bean steeped in hot sugar syrup, finished with a little extract off the heat. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for lattes and soda.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 66kcal
Cost $2
Equipment
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Fine mesh strainer
- 1 Glass bottle or jar with lid
Ingredients
For the Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
- 1 cup filtered water 240 ml
- 1 whole vanilla bean split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract added off the heat
Instructions
Make the Syrup
- Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan and stir once.
- Warm over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is clear.
- Remove the pan from the heat, then add the scraped seeds and the empty pod.
Steep and Bottle
- Cover and let the vanilla steep for 20 minutes off the heat.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar, leaving some seeds behind if you like the flecks.
- Stir in the vanilla extract once the syrup has cooled for a few minutes.
- Let the syrup cool fully, seal the jar, and label it with the date.
- Refrigerate for up to 4 weeks and swirl before each use.
Notes
Use 2 beans for a stronger, dessert-style syrup. Add extract only off the heat to avoid a harsh alcohol taste. Discard if cloudy or sour-smelling. Two tablespoons flavors one 12-ounce latte.
Nutrition
Serving: 30ml | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 16.7g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
