Food Gifts in a Jar - Jelly, Jam, Preserves and Syrup

Crystal Vanilla Syrup

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 vanilla bean, split

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the pan, add the bean, then bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring a few times to help dissolve the sugar crystals. Remove from the heat and let cool. Strain sauce through a fine sieve into a nice sterilized jar. Cap tightly. Reserve the vanilla bean for another purpose.

Attach the following to the jar:

Crystal Vanilla Syrup:

This is delicious over pancakes or waffles.