Golden Vanilla Syrup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 scrape seeds from vanilla bean; place seeds and bean in a small bowl.
• 2 combine granulated sugar and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. remove from heat. add vanilla bean and seeds, stirring gently. cool syrup to room temperature.
• 3 pour syrup and vanilla bean into a glass container. cover and chill.
• 4 note: store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.