Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup Recipe

This Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup Recipe takes just three easy ingredients and a few minutes to make. You'll love the vanilla flavor that it adds to coffee, tea, cold beverages, and all your favorite drinks. This is the perfect recipe for any coffee lover!

Making your own simple syrup is such a fun idea. It's not only a great addition to drinks and coffees, but it's a fun way to whip up something that smells amazing as well, right in your own kitchen. And the best part? The flavor is out of this world!

The first time that I made this homemade coffee syrup, I knew that it was a must for most of my hot drinks after that. There are a lot of different ways that it can be used, and I love the burst of flavor that it brings to them all. Easy recipes like this are the best!

For vanilla fans, these Vanilla Bean Cookies are a must! If you're a fan of making your own syrups, be sure to try my Honey Lavender Syrup next.

Ingredients

Water - This water needs to be boiling hot.
Sugar - Granulated sugar is a must for adding sweetness.
Vanilla bean - Split lengthwise to use.

See recipe card for quantities.

ingredients in measuring cups and on cutting board

How to Make this Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup Recipe

Step One: Mix the boiling hot water and the sugar.

Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

overhead shot of vanilla bean seeds in syrup

Step Two: Scrape the seeds out of the vanilla bean and then put the seeds into the syrup.

Put the homemade vanilla syrup recipe mixture into a glass jar or bottle to store. Add the vanilla bean pod.

Top Tip

If the seeds are clumped, you can pour the syrup into a blender and blend to distribute.

Substitutions

Use different types of sugar - To make this homemade vanilla coffee syrup, you'll need sugar. I use white sugar, but this could be done with brown sugar, coconut sugar, or raw sugar, or other options such as a sugar-free sweetener.

Variations

Add different ingredients - You can try to make this homemade syrup in different flavors. Add a bit of lavender to make this into vanilla lavender simple syrup. Other fresh herbs like rosemary would give an earthy flavor.

See this Frozen Cappuccino Recipe for a fun flavor option to use this syrup!

Equipment

The great thing about making this simple vanilla syrup is that you don't need much. Basically, a saucepan to heat up the water, and an airtight container or jar. That's it!

Storage

Once this homemade vanilla bean syrup is made, storage is important! Simple syrup recipes like this need to be stored in a jar with a lid or an airtight container. You can make your own vanilla syrup and have it for quite a few days, stored in a safe container in the fridge.

To get the freshest flavor, don't freeze. While it's possible to do so, I only recommend freezing this in ice cube form, not as a storage option for longevity of use.

The reason for this is that it's easy to make and, once stored, can be saved for quite a bit of time. I just make it and keep it stored in the fridge until I'm ready to use it.

Common Questions

How do I use homemade vanilla simple syrup?

There are so many ways that you can use this rich, simple syrup. It's a great addition to morning coffee, Vanilla Iced Coffee, any cold brew drink, and really, any of your favorite coffee drinks. The sweetness level also makes it great to add to ice cream as well!

If you're not a coffee drinker, don't stress. The flavor is also really great for iced drinks like iced tea or a Raspberry Milkshake.

Can I add more cups of water?

The ratio, as written on the printable recipe card below, is really the perfect balance, but it's up to you if you want to add more water. This will stretch it further for use, but it will also make it less sweet and have less vanilla flavoring.

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