Peanut Free Vanilla Bean Syrup
This simple syrup is pure magic — fragrant, golden, and rich with real vanilla flavor that store-bought syrups rarely come close to matching. It starts with just water and honey simmered together until slightly thickened, then a whole split vanilla bean is added to infuse every drop with warm, floral depth. The honey gives it a more complex sweetness than plain sugar syrup, and the steeped vanilla seeds stay suspended throughout for beautiful flecks in every pour. Because the ingredient list is so short and straightforward, there's no guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility concerns — what you see is exactly what you get. Drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into coffee or tea, or use it to sweeten cocktails and lemonade with something a little more special. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so one small batch goes a long way.
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8 servings
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the vanilla bean pod and scraped seeds to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the syrup is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 6–8 minutes. Watch the heat — honey syrups can bubble up quickly.
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