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A clear bottle labeled homemade vanilla syrup sits on a kitchen counter next to a glass of iced coffee, a coffee maker, a small potted plant, and a chalkboard sign that reads Made for Coffee.

Homemade Vanilla Syrup

This Homemade Vanilla Syrup for Coffee is sweet, smooth, and packed with rich vanilla flavor. It’s an easy coffee syrup recipe that comes together in minutes and makes homemade iced coffee, lattes, and cold brew taste like a coffee shop treat.

Course Condiment, Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade vanilla syrup
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.

  3. Don’t boil for too long. Once the sugar dissolves, remove the syrup from heat. Overcooking can make the syrup too thick.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Let cool completely.

  6. Cooling the syrup helps prevent condensation inside the container, which can shorten freshness.

  7. Pour into a glass jar or syrup bottle and refrigerate.