Vanilla Bean Syrup
Vanilla Bean Syrup can be used on pancakes, waffles, in coffee, tea, cocktails anything you can think of to use vanilla syrup on or in. A lot of old cocktail recipes call for vanilla syrup, a sweet flavoring that can also be added to seltzer water for a refreshing nonalcoholic soda.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped, and seeds and bean reserved
- 1 cup granulated sugar or raw sugar
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Place vanilla bean and seeds, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat, cover, and let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature. Discard the vanilla bean and refrigerate the syrup in a covered container for up to 1 month.
Kitchen Moxy 
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