Vanilla Coffee Syrup is a staple in every coffee house and it’s one of the easiest things you can make at home. There’s no need to ever again pay for store-bought syrups with extra ingredients.
You can make Vanilla Coffee Syrup at home, using just a few common ingredients and no preservatives or artificial flavors. It takes less than 5 minutes to stir together this syrup and it tastes better than any store-bought options.
I am so happy to back from vacation and sharing new recipes with you once again! I hope that your holidays were everything you hoped they might be. We spent our time in NM with family and friends; it was a very relaxing holiday.
My sister and I had a ridiculous amount of fun cooking together while we were there and I can hardly wait to share all the great new foods with you this month!
In preparation for tomorrow’s post, you’re going to want to stir together a batch of this Simple Vanilla Syrup. You won’t regret it; I can promise you that right now. Drizzled into your coffee, tea, latte, or just about any other drink you like, this is one syrup you’ll want to keep on hand.
How To Make Vanilla Coffee Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, vanilla bean seeds, and scraped vanilla bean halves in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and let the syrup cool. Pour into a jar and refrigerate until needed.
Notes
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jsprik says
This sounds fabulous and it's so pretty, too! 🙂
Magnolia Verandah says
This sounds too easy! Too delicious!
Pam Greer says
Oh my goodness, isn't it pretty with all those little vanilla seeds!!
http://cookazido.wordpress.com says
I am so happy to have found your blog through another blog that I follow. I noticed that you live in Arizona and so do I. It is great to meet another Arizona blogger. I look forward to following you and reading your posts. I love anything vanilla flavored so am sure I would like this syrup!
Anonymous says
I enjoy your emails; I too live in Arizona (Phoenix)
E says
Super quick and easy, and just the right amount of sweet. Thanks!
Mary Younkin says
I’m happy to hear that you like the syrup!
Chloe says
This looks delicious! How long do you think it can last?
Mary Younkin says
This will keep nicely in the fridge for a week or two, Chloe.
Jenn says
Quick question…how long is the shelf life, and do you keep in the refrigerator or is the cupboard ok?
Mary Younkin says
I keep it in the refrigerator for a couple weeks, Jenn.
Janbunz says
how long will the vanilla syrup last??
Mary Younkin says
This should keep nicely for at least a week or two in the fridge.