Sweeten your moments with a burst of berry and vanilla bliss.
This Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup combines the juicy flavor of fresh strawberries with the warm, creamy notes of vanilla, creating a luscious syrup perfect for cocktails, mocktails, or drizzling over desserts. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
· 2 cups fresh strawberries (cleaned and quartered)
· 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (2 if you're not using vanilla sugar)
· 1 vanilla bean (Optional)
· 2 cups vanilla sugar (plain sugar works too)
· 2 cups water
Instructions
1. Combine water, sugar, vanilla bean (Cut and sliced to release the seeds), and strawberries. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid has become a deep pink. Add in the vanilla extract and let it cool.
3. Strain with a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof bowl. Allow the syrup to cool, and add the vanilla extract
4. At room temperature, transfer to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
