5-Minute Homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 1 minute
• total time: 4 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup water

½ cup granulated sugar

½ Tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Directions

In a small or medium saucepan, whisk together water and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. The liquid should be clear. Remove from heat.

Stir in the vanilla bean paste. Allow to cool or use immediately. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and use in your favorite beverages or recipes as desired.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 TBSP
• Calories: 69 kcal
• Total Fat: 0.1 g
• Sodium: 1 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
• Total Sugars: 17 g