Vanilla bean syrup
By Chatelaine
* PLUS Serves: 4
Vanilla bean syrup. (Photo, Sian Richards.)
It's a simple recipe, but latte lovers will swoon over this flavoured syrup. Repurpose glass bottles, seal them with fresh corks from a craft store and add a keepsake tag.
Ingredients
-
1
vanilla bean
-
1 cup
granulated sugar
, (203 g)
-
1 cup
water
Instructions
- USE a sharp paring knife to slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape out vanilla seeds.
- COMBINE sugar with water, vanilla seeds and bean in a small saucepan. Boil, then reduce heat to medium. Gently boil for 5 min. Pour mixture into a glass jar. Keep vanilla bean in the syrup. Syrup keeps well, refrigerated, for up to 2 months.
Nutrition (per tbsp)
- Calories
- 40,
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g,
Kitchen Tip: This recipe can be easily doubled.