Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

Jul 30, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Pantry Sauces syrups glazes Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Beans Easy

Bottle of vanilla bean simple syrup beside iced coffee

Homemade vanilla bean simple syrup made by simmering vanilla bean with sugar and water. About 10 minutes of hands-on time, then 30 minutes to steep. Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise). Any pure vanilla works.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Steep 30 min

Total 40 min

Yield 24 tablespoons

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Ingredients

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tablespoons

1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
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.
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the vanilla seeds and pod, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.
Pour into a clean bottle with the pod and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Tips

Use it to sweeten iced coffee, lattes, lemonade or cocktails, or brush it over cake layers to keep them moist.
Choosing vanilla: Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic) is our pick here; Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise) is a great alternative.

Recipe FAQ

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

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 30 min steep. The recipe makes 24 tablespoons.

How should I store vanilla bean simple syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, sealed bottle for up to 1 month.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

33 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

8.3g Carbs

0.0g Protein

8.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~792 cal · 0g fat · 199g carbs · 0g protein · 199g sugar

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

Per serving · 33 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 4 min·0.2 mi·~400 steps
Moderate cycling 3 min·0.6 mi
Swimming laps 5 min
Jogging 3 min·0.3 mi·~500 steps
Stair climbing 3 min·~250 steps
Dancing 5 min
Bodyweight circuit training 3 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 8 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.