Homemade Vanilla Syrup

A bottle of fancy flavored syrup will run you between $3 and $8 depending on the size you buy.  I rarely ever see coupons for it and the only way to get a deal (until now) is to buy it in bulk.  I’d have to say that this recipe will make twice as much will cost you less than $1.00!

The bonus is  you’ll know exactly what the ingredients are of and if you prefer to use organic or all natural products you can do that too.  This also allows you to make enough to give as gifts.  How nice it would be to make a great gift basket with all the fixings for iced coffee, or a morning breakfast basket with coffee, a cute mug and all the fixings for both!

This is also perfect for making vanilla milkshakes, adding to soda or other dishes!

Ingredients:

3 ½ cups water
3 cups sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions:

In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, gently stir together the water and sugars. It is vital that you watch this so that the sugar does not burn or scald.   Cook until mixture becomes thick and syrupy (approximately 10-15 minutes).

Allow to cool and stir in vanilla extract. Yields 1 quart.