Homemade Vanilla Sweetener (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 cup water (240ml)
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1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
→ Flavoring
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2 tsp pure vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Pour the granulated sugar and water into a small saucepan. Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture just begins to boil—this usually takes about 3 minutes. The sugar should fully dissolve, leaving the mixture clear and smooth.
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Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla bean paste or extract to infuse the syrup with its rich aroma and flavor.
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Transfer the syrup to a clean container, such as a mason jar, and let it cool to room temperature before sealing. Store the vanilla simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to a month.
# Notes:
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Use room-temperature tap water for best results.
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Granulated sugar dissolves easily, but you can also try extra fine sugar or caster sugar for faster mixing.
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Pure vanilla bean paste adds speckles of vanilla seeds, giving the syrup a beautiful appearance. Regular vanilla extract works too!
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Store your homemade syrup in an airtight container in the fridge to extend its shelf life.