pantry staple: vanilla syrup

Vanilla syrup is another pantry staple that is as easy to make as it is to find a use for. My favorite use is mixed into an iced coffee/iced latte.

Ingredients:

2 vanilla beans

2 cups water

2 cups sugar

Directions:

1. Bring water and sugar to a simmer over medium heat. Cut vanilla beans lengthwise, scrape out seeds, and add to pot along with pods.

 

2. Simmer for 15 minutes, until sugar dissolves into water and the liquid reduces.

3. Pour into jars (for gifts) or a liquid dispenser for easy access.

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a pantry staple: vanilla sugar

Wish I could say I came up with this...but that'd be a lie! I can still share it with you so you can enjoy it too! Certain things are quickly made to be a pantry staple. This super simple vanilla sugar can be used in coffees, baked goods, or anything else that you can think to add vanilla or sugar to. I made a few to share with friends and family, and put them in these cute little jars that can easily be used for other goodies when the sugar runs out.

 Ingredients:
5 cups of sugar (divided)
1 vanilla bean

Directions:
1. Cut vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into food processor.  Place vanilla beans off to the side.
 

 

2. Add 2 cups of sugar and blend until seeds are well-dispersed in the sugar.

3. Pour processed sugar into an air-tight jar and add vanilla beans & remaining 3 cups of sugar. Close and shake, shake, shake!

 

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