Vanilla Caramel Syrup For Coffee Or Espresso Recipes

VANILLA CARAMEL SYRUP - FOR COFFEE OR ESPRESSO

Steps:

• Slice vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife, use sharp edge of knife to scrape out the inside of the bean against the cutting board.
• Put the scrapings and the outer beans in a sauce pan.
• Put all other ingredients in the pan and heat on low stirring often for about 10 minutes.
• Turn heat up to medium for a few more minutes (3-5) stirring constantly.
• Do not boil.
• Filter your hot syrup through a Melitta and coffee filter or through a strainer and cheese cloth.
• This is to remove the bean skins and any sediment.
• Cool syrup and pour into a tall glass bottle, an old wine bottle or empty coffee syrup bottles work great and are the right size.

CARAMEL COFFEE SYRUP

Steps:

• mix 1/4 cup water and all sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat til sugar is dissolved. DO NOT LET IT BOIL UNTIL SUGAR IS DISSOLVED COMPLETELY.
• Turn heat to high and cover and let boil for two minutes.
• Uncover and stir gently while it continues to boil until it turns a nice deep amber color. Remove from heat.
• CAUTION: READ CAREFULLY: Stand back to avoid scalding yourself as mixture will begin to bubble rapidly when you do the next step.
• Add the rest of the water and then when the bubbles settle a bit the vanilla and salt and stir gently to mix. Let cool and it will keep in the fridge for up to six months.