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    Home » Recipes » Beverages and Cocktails

    Modified: Aug 1, 2023 · Published: Feb 26, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vanilla Simple Syrup

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    This Vanilla Simple Syrup can be used in coffee, tea, or desserts. Made with vanilla bean or vanilla extract, it comes together in minutes.

    Vanilla Simple Syrup in two mason jars with vanilla beans.

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    This Vanilla Simple Syrup is the perfect addition to coffee or tea. It elevates anything you use it on.

    Pour it over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

    It's simple and easy to make. It can be made with a vanilla bean or vanilla extract.

    Another sweet topping is my Easy Raspberry Compote. It also goes well with pancakes and ice cream.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Simple Syrup Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is really versatile.
    • It is made in minutes.
    • It elevates anything you add it to.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Vanilla bean or vanilla extract: I prefer vanilla bean, but you can use either one.
    • Sugar: Adds sweetness. You could also use brown sugar.
    • Water: Mixes with the sugar to make the syrup.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Vanilla bean seeds being scraped.

    Step 1: If using a vanilla bean, cut it in half, slice down the middle, and scrape the seeds out.

    Sugar, water, and vanilla bean seeds in a saucepan.

    Step 2: In a small saucepan, add vanilla bean pod and seeds or vanilla extract along with sugar and water.

    Vanilla simple syrup ina saucepan.

    Step 3: Bring water to a boil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. Pull out the vanilla bean pod.

    🍽 Serving

    • Vanilla Kombucha
    • Vanilla Lemonade
    • Vanilla Latte with Soy Milk
    • Tea
    • Pancakes or waffles
    • Sorbet or ice cream
    • Smoothie
    • Cocktails
    Vanilla Simple Syrup in two. mason jars.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is vanilla simple syrup?

    Vanilla simple syrup is made with sugar, water, and vanilla bean or vanilla extract.

    Should simple syrup be thick or thin?

    Simple syrup should have a thin consistency. It is thicker than water.

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    Vanilla Simple Syrup in two. mason jars.
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    Vanilla Simple Syrup

    This Vanilla Simple Syrup can be used in coffee, tea or desserts. Made with vanilla bean or vanilla extract, it comes together in minutes.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 6 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 Makes ¾ cups
    Calories 33kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract*

    Instructions

    • If using ½ vanilla bean, split down the middle and scrape the seeds out.
    • Place vanilla bean pod and seeds or vanilla extract in a small saucepan with water and sugar.
    • Simmer 3-5 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
    • Pull out vanilla bean pod.

    Notes

    *Vanilla beans and extract can vary in strength. Adjust the amount to your tastes.
    This simple syrup will last up to two weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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