Hazelnut Syrup

Jun 22, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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

Rich hazelnut syrup infused with vanilla bean and toasted hazelnuts, delivering a deep, nutty flavor ideal for coffee, cocktails, and desserts.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 10 min

Total 35 min

Servings 12

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Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
½ cup (60.0 g)toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure hazelnut extract

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Instructions

Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.
Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan along with the toasted hazelnuts.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the syrup reaches a gentle simmer.
Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes to infuse the hazelnuts and vanilla flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the vanilla pod. Let the syrup steep for 10 minutes off heat for full flavor extraction.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove hazelnuts and any solids.
Stir in the hazelnut extract, mixing thoroughly.
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
Shake gently before each use.

Tips

Toast hazelnuts gently to bring out their oils and deepen flavor without burning.
Using both toasted nuts and hazelnut extract layers the nutty flavor, making the syrup more aromatic.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make hazelnut syrup?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store hazelnut syrup?

Store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before use if some settling occurs.

Can I make hazelnut syrup ahead?

Can be prepared up to 2 weeks ahead and kept refrigerated.

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.

Rich hazelnut syrup infused with vanilla bean and toasted hazelnuts, delivering a deep, nutty flavor ideal for coffee, cocktails, and desserts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

98 Calories / serving

3.3g Fat

17.6g Carbs

0.8g Protein

16.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1176 cal · 40g fat · 211g carbs · 10g protein · 203g sugar

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

Per serving · 98 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 19 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 14 min
Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 16 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 23 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.