Vanilla Bean Syrup

Sep 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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

A rich, creamy vanilla bean syrup enhanced with a touch of light corn syrup for smooth texture, ideal for sweetening coffee, cocktails, and desserts with deep vanilla flavor.

Prep 5 min

Cook 12 min

Cooling 5 min

Total 22 min

Servings 12

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Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (120.0 ml)light corn syrup
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
Add the scraped seeds and split vanilla bean pod to the saucepan.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup comes to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer gently for about 6 minutes to develop a slightly thicker texture and infuse the vanilla flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup steep with the vanilla bean pod for 5 minutes.
Discard the vanilla bean pod, then strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.

Tips

Light corn syrup helps prevent crystallization and keeps the syrup smooth and pourable.
Reserve the used vanilla bean pod to dry and add to sugar for homemade vanilla sugar.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla bean syrup?

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

How should I store vanilla bean syrup?

Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks. Warm gently before use if syrup thickens.

Can I make vanilla bean syrup ahead?

Syrup can be made up to 2 weeks ahead; flavor improves with resting.

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 rich, creamy vanilla bean syrup enhanced with a touch of light corn syrup for smooth texture, ideal for sweetening coffee, cocktails, and desserts with deep vanilla flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

88 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

23.2g Carbs

0.0g Protein

16.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1056 cal · 0g fat · 278g 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 · 88 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 17 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 12 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 14 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 20 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.