This strawberry vanilla simple syrup recipe is bursting with the flavor of sweet fresh strawberries mellowed out by warm vanilla bean! Make it with just four ingredients in under 30 minutes.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my super popular citrus simple syrup, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick & Easy - You don't need any fancy tools or special techniques to make this recipe for strawberry simple syrup at home.
Fresh Strawberry Flavor - The taste of this simple strawberry syrup is juicy and fruity with sweet creaminess from the vanilla.
We love flavored simple syrup recipes around here like my chai tea syrup, pineapple ginger syrup and spiced hibiscus simple syrup. And don't forget the ginger honey syrup and lavender honey syrup!
What to do with strawberry simple syrup?
Uses for this strawberry infused syrup are virtually endless. Add it to your latte like this strawberry matcha or to plain ol' milk for your own homemade strawberry milk!
Vanilla strawberry syrup for drinks is also a great substitute for grenadine and tastes delicious in homemade strawberry Italian sodas, cocktails like the strawberry old fashioned, and mocktails. Add it to ginger ale or ginger beer for a simple treat.
I personally love using homemade strawberry simple syrup in my Valentine's Day mocktail with strawberry and rose flavor notes.
And you can use this strawberry syrup for cakes to add flavor and keep them moist or as an ice cream syrup topping.
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Strawberries - You can make this recipe using fresh strawberries or with frozen strawberries interchangeably. I recommend using bright red, ripe, juicy berries if you opt for fresh.
Vanilla Bean adds the vanilla flavor. I recommend using a high quality organic vanilla bean for the best results, though, you can use one tablespoon of vanilla extract or three teaspoons of vanilla bean paste instead.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Sweetener - You can use the granulated or liquid sweetener of your choice in this recipe just note that each one will add different flavor and texture notes. Honey works and I've also seen this syrup made using stevia.
Granulated sugar is standard for simple syrup but brown sugar also works and adds caramel color and flavor. Either option will keep the recipe vegan.
How to Make Strawberry Simple Syrup with Vanilla Flavor
Step One: Hull the strawberries then cut into slices.
Step Two: Carefully split the vanilla bean lengthwise to expose the tiny black seeds.
Step Three: Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and stir to dissolve the sugar.
Step Four: Bring the mixture to a boil then cut the heat and let the strawberries and vanilla infuse as it cools.
Step Five: Strain the strawberries and vanilla bean out of the syrup.
Pro Tip #1
Don't toss out those strawberries! They are excellent for filling pies or cobblers, topping ice cream, or using as a compote on pancakes, waffles or French toast.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make strawberry vanilla syrup up to six days in advance.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to two weeks this way.
To freeze strawberry syrup, transfer it to a freezer safe container to store for up to three months. I recommend freezing it in molds for easier thawing and use. Keep in mind that, based on the sugar content, the syrup may not freeze completely solid.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 mesh strainer or slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 8 ounces strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 vanilla bean or one tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar or sweetener of your choice
Instructions
- Hull and slice the strawberries then split open the vanilla bean to expose its seeds.
- Add strawberries, vanilla bean, water, and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a light boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow syrup to fully cool then strain out solid ingredients.
Sharon says
Strawberry Vanilla Syrup sounds delicious
Could this be added to the sweet tea concentrate?
If so how much per pint jar?
Thanks for the delicious recipes
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Sharon! If you want to combine the strawberry vanilla syrup and my sweet tea concentrate, I recommend a 1:1 ratio of each then using the normal amount of the resultant syrup in your tea, so about half an ounce of syrup for every eight ounces of water.