Madagascar vanilla syrup

Homemade Vanilla Syrup:

Ingredients :

• 400 ml of water
• 250 g brown sugar / white sugar
• 1 Madagascar vanilla pod

Preparation :

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.

2. While the mixture is heating, split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Using the back of the knife, gently scrape out the vanilla seeds and add them to the saucepan. Do not discard the hollowed-out bean.

3. Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat and add the hollowed-out vanilla bean. Simmer for about 15 minutes, until the mixture reduces slightly and becomes a syrupy consistency.

4. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, remove the vanilla bean. You can rinse and dry it to use in another recipe or to make vanilla sugar.

5. Pour the syrup into a clean, airtight bottle. Store in the refrigerator.

Gourmet Tip:

• For a richer syrup, you can slightly increase the amount of sugar.
• This vanilla syrup can be used to flavor coffee, cocktails, hot drinks, yogurts, fresh fruit, or even to top pancakes and waffles.
• For a creative touch, add a used vanilla bean to the syrup bottle to strengthen its aroma over time.

This simple yet delicious syrup is an easy way to add a touch of gourmet luxury to many dishes and drinks. Enjoy!