Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 78kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

Sweet simple syrup bursting with notes of fresh strawberry flavor and mellow vanilla

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Equipment

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.

Notes

Preparation

You can make this strawberry vanilla syrup up to six days in advance.

Don't toss out the strawberries after straining out the syrup! They are excellent for filling pies or cobblers, topping ice cream, or using as a compote on pancakes, waffles or French toast.

Storage

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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