Golden Vanilla Syrup

For a gift, attach your favorite pancake recipe. This syrup is also good drizzled over ice cream or pound cake.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 2 1/4 cups

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

Directions

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.