Coffee Syrup Recipe in 15 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Pour 1 cup filtered water and 1 cup granulated sugar into your small saucepan. Note: Adding the water first prevents the sugar from clumping at the bottom.
2. Drop in that 1 pinch fine sea salt. Note: This balances the sweetness and makes the vanilla pop.
3. Set the stove to medium and stir gently until the water turns from cloudy to clear.
4. Once the sugar is dissolved, stop all agitation. Note: Stirring a boiling syrup can cause sugar to splash on the sides and crystallize.
5. Let the mixture reach a soft boil for 10 minutes. Smell for a light, sweet toasted aroma.
6. Remove from heat. Take the pan off the burner and let it sit for 5 minutes. Check that the liquid is completely transparent.
7. Stir in 1 tbsp vanilla extract. Wait for the intense floral scent to fill the air.
8. Leave the saucepan on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Note: Cooling too fast in the fridge can cause the sugar to seize.
9. Pour the cooled liquid into a clean glass jar using a funnel.
10. Close the lid tightly and place it in the back of your refrigerator.