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starbucks vanilla syrup recipe

Vanilla Syrup Recipe

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Combine the 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer without stirring for 5 minutes, keeping the syrup pale and clear.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in the 1 tsp vanilla extract, and let cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Pour into a clean glass jar or bottle, add 1 to 2 tbsp per drink, and serve.

Notes

This recipe makes about 16 servings of 1 tbsp each, though you can easily double it. If your syrup crystallizes in the fridge after a couple of weeks, set the jar in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes and stir — it will come back to normal. Avoid using imitation vanilla extract; the synthetic flavor concentrates noticeably in a simple syrup.