Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup (for coffee & cocktails!)
This delicious homemade vanilla syrup is made with vanilla bean paste, giving it a richer, warmer, deeper vanilla flavor that can't be matched by extract. It only takes 5 minutes to make and is the perfect way to elevate coffee drinks and cocktails at home. Brown sugar adds caramel notes to the simple syrup, setting this recipe apart.
Yield: 8 ounces
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (8 ounces) filtered water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean)
Instructions
- Add sugars and water to a saucepan. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a low simmer, continuously stirring to dissolve the sugars. This will take 3 or 4 minutes. Once syrup is clear and all sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.
- Whisk in vanilla bean paste (or seeds you scraped from vanilla bean pod) until fully dispersed. Let syrup cool, then pour into a clean, glass container. Store in refrigerator for 6 to 8 weeks.
- My favorite thing to make with this syrup is my creamy, homemade iced vanilla latte!
Notes
This syrup will last 6ish weeks when stored properly in a clean, sealed container in the refrigerator. The high sugar content is a great preserver. Make sure your bottle is completely clean before adding the syrup to ensure it stays fresh. If you notice any signs of mold, discard the syrup.
