Vanilla Simple Syrup
This vanilla simple syrup is made using just 3 ingredients, and is amazing in everything from cocktails to cakes!
Servings: 10 oz.
Calories: 81kcal
Ingredients
Vanilla Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water 240ml
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
- Pour the granulated sugar and water into a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, and stir continuously until the mixture just starts to boil. It usually takes about 3 minutes for my simple syrup to reach a boil. At this point the sugar should have fully dissolved and the mixture should look clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste or extract. Pour into a separate container and cool to room temperature. I like to keep my simple syrup in mason jars for easy storage.
- If you're making this in advance, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
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Notes
Vanilla Simple Syrup Ingredients & Substitutions
Like I mentioned above, this recipe is pretty straight forward! However, there are some substitutions and swaps you can make if needed.- Water - Room temperature tap water works great in this recipe.
- Granulated Sugar - I like using granulated sugar because it's what I usually have on hand, but you can also use extra fine sugar or caster sugar.
- Vanilla Bean Paste - I like to use pure vanilla bean paste. It speckles the syrup with little vanilla seeds that give it such a gorgeous look! However, you can also use regular vanilla extract! Just be sure you're using good quality stuff because it has a huge impact of the flavor of this syrup.
How to Store this Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
This recipe can be made in advance or leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any container with a good lid should work just fine.Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 20g