Learn how to make a delightful vanilla honey simple syrup at home. This sweet and aromatic syrup is the perfect addition to your favorite beverages and desserts. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a versatile syrup that adds a touch of luxury to any dish. Use it to sweeten your morning coffee, drizzle it over pancakes, or mix it into cocktails for a flavorful twist. This recipe is a must-try for all homemade syrup enthusiasts!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of honey
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, vanilla bean, and scraped seeds.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until the honey is dissolved.
- Once the honey is fully dissolved, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Once cooled, strain the syrup to remove the vanilla bean and any other solids.
- Transfer the syrup to a clean, airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
- Use the vanilla honey simple syrup to sweeten your favorite beverages or drizzle over desserts.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Simple syrups are versatile sweeteners that can be flavored in various ways.
Vanilla honey simple syrup adds a pleasant aroma and flavor to any recipe.
This syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
You can experiment with different types of honey to create unique flavors in your syrup.