Vanilla Bean Maple Syrup

Jul 5, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Pantry Sauces syrups glazes Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Beans Easy

Vanilla bean maple syrup poured over pancakes

Homemade vanilla bean maple syrup made by infusing pure maple syrup with vanilla bean. About 10 minutes of hands-on time, then 1 hour to steep. Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Steep 1 hr

Total 1 hr 10 min

Yield 16 tablespoons

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Ingredients

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tablespoons

1.0 cup (240.0 ml)pure maple syrup
1.0vanilla bean

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Instructions

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a paring knife and scrape out the seeds with the back of the blade.
Warm the maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until it just begins to steam.
Stir in the vanilla seeds and add the pod, then remove from the heat.
Let steep for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for more flavor.
Pour into a clean bottle with the pod and refrigerate for up to 3 months.

Tips

Serve over pancakes, waffles or French toast, or use it to sweeten oatmeal and whipped cream.
Choosing vanilla: Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic) is our pick here; Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy) is a great alternative.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla bean maple syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hr steep. The recipe makes 16 tablespoons.

How should I store vanilla bean maple syrup?

Refrigerate in a sealed bottle for up to 3 months.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

53 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

13.5g Carbs

0.0g Protein

12.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~848 cal · 0g fat · 216g carbs · 0g protein · 194g sugar

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

Per serving · 53 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 10 min·0.6 mi·~1150 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 7 min·0.4 mi·~700 steps
Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
Swimming laps 7 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 9 min
Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 12 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.