Vanilla-Maple Syrup

You can mix and match these tasty toppings, as well as the Strawberry-Lemon Syrup, with any of the pancakes. This recipe goes with Sweet Potato-Pecan Pancakes (Sweet Potato-Pecan Pancakes). Cooking Light 2000

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups maple syrup
• 1  vanilla beans, 3 inch, split lengthwise or 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Pour maple syrup into a medium saucepan.
2. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to syrup.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; discard bean.