Vanilla Simple Syrup

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 vanilla beans, split

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high, heat water until boiling.

2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

3. Reduce heat to low, add vanilla beans and cook 1 minute.

4. Remove from heat and let cool 2 hours. Strain through a fine sieve.

5. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Add to coffee or tea with half and half, if desired.

Makes: 1 cup