how to make Vanilla Simple Syrup | Handmade Homemade

The sweet taste of something homemade is unmistakable, it has a specific ingredient of love added to it when made by hand, and this vanilla syrup does all that and more. We can quickly become overwhelmed during the holiday season trying to buy gifts, prepare gourmet meals, and between it all decorate the house, but one thing you won’t need to worry about is adding a touch of something homemade, which is always better than a store-bought version.

This is a simple element to add to your gift basket of treats, snacks, and culinary creations and is just as effortless to make, and even more so with friends or children so be sure to get everyone involved.

Simple Syrup: A sweet sensation

As we see the cold winter weather creep in and animals are in hibernation, all we want to do is sit in front of a roaring fire, hot beverage in hand, and listen to the rain pouring down outside, or if you live in a snowy country, to see the light flakes of fresh snow float about before settling on everything in sight.

Winter is the season that is suited to everybody. Children adore getting wet as they jump in big puddles or are rolling around in the snow, and adults can enjoy a leisurely stroll in the drizzle as the night settles in and the wind has not yet picked up, but no matter what, returning home to a homemade hot drink tops it all.

This humble vanilla syrup creation can be added to a cup of hot milk for the little ones to stir as it cools down, or even better, add a few spoons to your latte to turn it into a blonde vanilla latte for café style coffee in the comfort of your own home. We know how extortionate the gourmet coffees and lattes can become with the toppings and decorations, now you can make it yourself without the hefty price tag and the whole family can enjoy it.

How To Make Simple Vanilla Syrup At Home

Now, we know you are asking how simple is it to make this vanilla syrup recipe at home, are complicated ingredients or equipment needed, and the honest answer is no. You more than likely have everything in the pantry as we speak, so let’s delve in and see how quick and easy this blonde vanilla latte-inspired liquid is to prepare.

The good stuff

• 1 T vanilla extract
• ¾ c water
• ¾ c sugar
• You can use any preferred sugar for this vanilla syrup, brown or white, date sugar, honey, or even maple syrup.

The magic method

• In a saucepan add the sugar of choice and water and bring to a soft simmer till the sugar has dissolved. Be sure not to let it boil or stay on the heat too long as the sugar will over-evaporate and begin the process of turning to spun sugar which is very sticky and hardens once cooled.
  
  
• Once the sugar has dissolved take the pan off the heat and add in the vanilla extract, stirring till combined. This step is essential as the flavor profiles melt together and take your ordinary milky latte to a blonde vanilla latte extravaganza.

 Saving some for later

• Once the mix has cooled slightly transfer to clear bottles to cool completely and then leave in the fridge fresh for up to two weeks (if it lasts that long) and add a few spoons to your morning coffee to kick start the day on a high.
  
  
• While coffee may just be beans to some people, others understand that the quality of beans and flavor can significantly impact the taste, and to take your festive drinks up a notch this Christmas season why not try the Twisted Goat Coffee Sugarloaf Espresso Blend? It has subtle hints of walnut for coziness in every sip, hot chocolate for a touch of luxury, and vanilla to bring it all together. Coffee at its finest.

What Can I Make With Vanilla Simple Syrup?

Vanilla syrup is one of those decadent ingredients that are a breeze to make, are true crowd-pleasers when you have company over, and is budget-friendly so everyone can enjoy it, and with this fuss-free vanilla syrup recipe on hand, you will wish you had discovered it sooner.

What we love about this creation is that while indulgent in your regular coffee or latte you can make chilled coffee drinks with it too. Some of the more popular beverages to make once the snowy season has passed:

• Iced coffee with crushed ice, Twisted Goat Coffee espresso, and drizzled with vanilla syrup
  
  
• Coffee ice cream smoothies; homemade vanilla syrup, strong espresso, and vanilla bean infused ice cream all blended to a velvety goodness
  
  
• Vanilla syrup soda stream, bubbles of vanilla, and lemonade joining forces
  
  
• Flavored tea; Green tea or Earl Grey are firm favorites when it comes to adding in vanilla syrup, and is great tasting both hot or cold

It is all about the coffee and the vanilla

Whether you are looking for a strong Smokey coffee blend like the Twisted Goat Coffee Campfire Medium Dark Roast to warm your soul first thing in the morning with its ambient wild berry and toasted almond flavor profile, or you are enjoying adding your vanilla syrup to your humble latte to welcome the day slowly there is no better taste than great tasting coffee.

Who knew that a ‘cup of java’ would be so impactful in our lives, yet here we are embracing it with open arms, all year round?

Vanilla and coffee have been around for centuries and as we as humans and life itself have evolved and revolutionized for the better, so have these distinguished ingredients, and are essentially the power couple of the culinary world, and they are here to stay.