Pistachio Syrup

Jul 21, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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

A fragrant pistachio syrup infused with pure vanilla bean and a touch of almond extract, perfect for coffee, cocktails, or desserts.

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Total 20 min

Yield 8 cups

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Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
½ cup (60.0 g)unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
¼ tsp (1.25 ml)pure almond extract
1.0 gpinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Combine sugar, water, chopped pistachios, split vanilla bean and seeds, and fine sea salt in a medium saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the pistachio flavor and vanilla to infuse the syrup.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in almond extract, and let the syrup cool to room temperature with the vanilla bean still inside to intensify flavor.
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove pistachios and vanilla bean pods.
Transfer the pistachio syrup to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate.
Use within 2 weeks for best flavor. Shake gently before each use.

Tips

Toast the pistachios lightly in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before chopping to enhance their flavor.
Use a whole vanilla bean and scrape the seeds for a more intense and natural vanilla aroma in your syrup.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pistachio syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (360 ml).

How should I store pistachio syrup?

Store pistachio syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using as ingredients may settle.

Can I make pistachio syrup ahead?

This syrup can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored 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.

A fragrant pistachio syrup infused with pure vanilla bean and a touch of almond extract, perfect for coffee, cocktails, or desserts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

140 Calories / serving

3.4g Fat

27.1g Carbs

1.5g Protein

25.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1120 cal · 27g fat · 217g carbs · 12g protein · 205g sugar

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

Per serving · 140 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 19 min·1.0 mi·~1900 steps
Moderate cycling 14 min·2.8 mi
Swimming laps 20 min
Jogging 14 min·1.2 mi·~2250 steps
Stair climbing 13 min·~1150 steps
Dancing 23 min
Bodyweight circuit training 14 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 33 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.