Vanilla Caramel Syrup - For Coffee or Espresso

Some1sGrandma's Note:

This will replace the expensive syrup you buy to make flavored coffee or espresso. I think it is as good as "Torani" or "Davinci". This recipe will nearly fill an empty 23 oz. bottle.

• Total Time: 19 mins
• Prep Time: 4 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 21 fluid o ...

• 2 cups sugar
• ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups hot water (from your tap)
• 2 vanilla beans
• 6 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 teaspoons caramel extract

Directions:

1. Slice vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife, use sharp edge of knife to scrape out the inside of the bean against the cutting board.
2. Put the scrapings and the outer beans in a sauce pan.
3. Put all other ingredients in the pan and heat on low stirring often for about 10 minutes.
4. Turn heat up to medium for a few more minutes (3-5) stirring constantly.
5. Do not boil.
6. Filter your hot syrup through a Melitta and coffee filter or through a strainer and cheese cloth.
7. This is to remove the bean skins and any sediment.
8. Cool syrup and pour into a tall glass bottle, an old wine bottle or empty coffee syrup bottles work great and are the right size.

Reviews

[kittikatkrazee]

This is an AWESOME, very simple recipe!!! I made it without the caramel and did not use vanilla extract. I used 1c. vanilla sugar, 1c. regular sugar, and 1 vanilla bean -- YUMMY!

[OK Chef]

Great syrup. My family loves it so much we are making a huge batch and giving it as holiday gifts to teachers and friends.