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Vanilla Syrup for Coffee

Easy homemade Vanilla Syrup recipe that's perfect for flavoring coffee, tea or any beverage!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean

Instructions

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  1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Mix in vanilla extract to the simple syrup in the saucepan. Slice vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the syrup, then drop the whole bean pod in.
  3. Heat syrup through for 1 minute and then remove from heat.
  4. Cool syrup mixture for five minutes and then remove the vanilla bean, strain the seeds with a cheesecloth if desired and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  5. Serve it with your favorite coffee drinks.

Notes

  • *Vanilla bean can be replaced with an additional 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, but the vanilla bean will give it more flavor.
  • *Vanilla bean can be replaced with an additional 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, but the vanilla bean will give it more flavor.
  • Can you use vanilla extract in coffee instead of vanilla syrup?
  • Vanilla extract is a very concentrated vanilla liquid. It’s not sweetened and won’t taste the same in coffee as vanilla syrup since the syrup is sweetened. Technically, you can add extract directly to your coffee – it will add a vanilla flavor, but it’s definitely not the same.
  • What is the difference between vanilla syrup and vanilla bean syrup?
  • Vanilla bean syrup is made with vanilla seeds which gives the syrup a much stronger flavor. Vanilla syrup could be made with just vanilla extract.
  • Do you have to strain the vanilla beans?
  • No, you don’t have to strain them. You can leave them in your syrup and skip the straining step.
  • How long does it keep?
  • Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Tbsp Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Sugar 15g (30%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Tbsp
Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Sugar 15g 30%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.