Homemade Vanilla Syrup (Starbucks Copycat)

Step 1

Make your simple syrup by heating one cup of water combined with one cup of granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the vanilla bean pod lengthwise, and scrape the vanilla beans into the pan and toss in the bean pod. Heat the syrup until the sugar has dissolved while stirring with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Remove the pan from the heat, stir in your vanilla extract, and allow the syrup to cool completely.

Step 4

Once the syrup has cooled, remove the vanilla bean pod, pour the syrup into your favorite storage container, and use it to flavor all of your favorite coffee and tea beverages!