Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) filtered water
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 whole vanilla bean, scraped)

Instructions:

  1. Combine the white granulated sugar, filtered water, and a pinch of sea salt in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Place the pan over medium heat. Whisk gently and constantly until the liquid transitions from cloudy to completely transparent. Do not bring to a rolling boil.
  3. As soon as the sugar crystals are fully dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat source.
  4. If using a whole vanilla bean, add the seeds and pod immediately to the hot liquid. If using vanilla extract or paste, allow the syrup to cool for 2 minutes before stirring in the vanilla to protect volatile aromatics.
  5. Allow the syrup to cool completely at room temperature. Strain if using a whole bean, then transfer to a clean glass jar or swing-top bottle for refrigerated storage.