Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
Believe it or not, my Vanilla Simple Syrup recipe is made with just 3 ingredients and only 5 minutes of active time. Supercharge your favorite coffee drinks and cocktails, add moisture and flavor to cakes, poach fruit, or drizzle it over your favorite breakfast items; no matter how you use it, you’re sure to love this homemade vanilla syrup!
Servings: 8
Calories: 97kcal
Equipment
Instructions
- Pour your measured water and sugar into a saucepan and heat on medium1 cup Water, 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- Cook, stirring the mixture until your sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add vanilla bean and continue heating for 30 seconds before removing from heat1 Vanilla Bean
- Allow syrup to infuse for at least one hour as the simple syrup cools completely
- Pour syrup into an airtight container and store in the fridge
Notes
Optional Variations
I may be biased, but I think this simply elegant recipe yields the best vanilla syrup for coffee, tea, cocktails, and more. That said, there’s always plenty of room to let your imagination run wild! Here are a few optional variations to consider:- Rich Vanilla Syrup - Use 2 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar for a richer, thicker syrup that will last longer in the fridge.
- Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup - If you are watching your sugar intake, simply swap in your favorite cup-for-cup sugar alternative. Note that storage times may vary for non-sugar-based simple syrups.
- Add More Flavors - Vanilla is far from boring, but it also plays well with lots of other flavors. For example, consider steeping your syrup with a cinnamon stick & apple peels or a few drops of maple extract for a fall-inspired treat, add food-grade lavender for an elevated twist, add orange peels for a creamsicle vibe, or add a chai tea bag for lots of spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
