Homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup

Vanilla syrup in a glass container on a wooden board next to a golden spoon and a linen napkin.

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Homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup

Make vanilla simple syrup in just 15 minutes with 3 ingredients only. Perfect for coffee, cocktails, and desserts!

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 17kcal

Author: Caro Jensen

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water filtered
1 vanilla bean

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely - about 5 minutes. Remove it from the heat.
3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the bean pod to the saucepan.
1 vanilla bean
Let cool completely to room temperature for 1-2 hours while infusing the syrup further with the vanilla.
Transfer the vanilla simple syrup (with or without the bean) to an airtight container such as a mason jar with a lid and store it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Don't boil the vanilla: Make sure to remove the simple syrup from the heat before adding the fresh vanilla as it will high heat will change the vanilla flavor.

Let the syrup cool completely before storing: This extends the infusion time and ensures a rich syrup.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge: This keeps your homemade vanilla syrup fresh for up to 3 weeks.

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