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Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

5 from 2 votes
This simple Brown Sugar Simple Syrup needs just 3 ingredients and comes together in 5 minutes. Use it in everything from cocktails to dessert to add rich caramely undertones. It’s vegan, dairy free, gluten free, and extremely easy to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 People
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 848
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 vanilla pod seeds extracted *See note below!

Method
 

  1. Add brown sugar, water seeds from the vanilla pod and the pod itself to a small saucepan.
    Ingredients to make brown sugar syrup on table.
  2. Bring to a boil and then immediately lower heat to a simmer for 5 minutes or up to 20 minutes for a THICKER more concentrated syrup. I recommend longer.
    Brown sugar syrup in sauce pan.
  3. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves.
  4. Strain vanilla pod and let syrup cool.
  5. Store in glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
    Brown sugar simple syrup on table with vanilla pods.

Notes

The longer you simmer the syrup, the more concentrated, thicker and sweeter the flaor becomes. I find that 15-20 minutes is a good time to aim for.
Add cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg or all spice to make this syrup suited for fall desserts and drinks!
*Vanilla pods can be found in your spice aisle in any grocery store. They add an incredible vanilla flavor that's worth spending money on. If you do not have vanilla pods, you can use 3 teaspoon of vanilla extract.