Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Servings

1 Quart

Skip the store-bought syrups and make your own rich vanilla bean brown sugar syrup at home. With notes of caramel, warm vanilla, and a hint of sea salt, this versatile recipe is perfect for everything from iced coffee and matcha to pancakes, fruit, and cocktails. Bonus Key Lime Pie Martini Recipe!

Ingredients

4 cups Dark Brown Sugar
4 cups Water
2 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste
1 tbsp Vanilla Bean Extract
1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt

instructions

Add the water and brown sugar to a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla bean paste, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to a quart container or pitcher.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes:

Don’t stop at our Key Lime Pie Martini. This vanilla bean brown sugar syrup is just as delicious stirred into iced coffee or matcha, drizzled over pancakes and waffles, tossed with fresh fruit salad, or added to your favorite breakfast treats for a touch of sweet vanilla flavor!

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