French Vanilla Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of french vanilla syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

A richer, custard-style vanilla syrup: a split vanilla bean simmered with white and light brown sugar, finished with pure vanilla extract for a deep, caramel-edged vanilla flavor.

Prep 5 min

Cook 8 min

Cooling 20 min

Total 33 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
¼ cup (53.0 g)light brown sugar, packed
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Combine both sugars, the water and the vanilla bean seeds and pod in a small saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Simmer for 5 minutes without boiling hard.
Remove from the heat, cover and let the vanilla bean steep for 20 minutes.
Lift out the pod, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Cool completely, pour into a clean bottle and refrigerate.

Tips

Rinse and dry the used pod, then bury it in a jar of sugar to make vanilla sugar.
For an even creamier French vanilla latte, add 1 tablespoon of half-and-half to each drink along with the syrup.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make french vanilla syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store french vanilla syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 3 weeks. Shake before using; discard if it turns cloudy or smells fermented.

Can I make french vanilla syrup ahead?

Make it up to 3 weeks ahead; the vanilla flavor deepens after a day.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A richer, custard-style vanilla syrup: a split vanilla bean simmered with white and light brown sugar, finished with pure vanilla extract for a deep, caramel-edged vanilla flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

67 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

16.9g Carbs

0.0g Protein

16.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~804 cal · 0g fat · 203g carbs · 0g protein · 203g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.