Caramel Syrup

Name: Caramel Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water, divided; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Discover the secret to making delicious caramel syrup at home, then drizzle it over pancakes and ice cream, or use it as a sweetener in your coffee.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly while it comes to a simmer. Cook, without stirring, 8-10 minutes or until mixture becomes a light amber color. Remove from heat; carefully and slowly whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup water and vanilla extract until incorporated.
Let cool; transfer to a jar or airtight container. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 25g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.