Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a heavy bottom saucepan, add the sugar, heavy cream, salted butter, and vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste. This forms the base of your syrup.
- Heat to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture reaches a low boil to ensure the sugar dissolves completely and ingredients meld together.
- Simmer and Thicken: Reduce the heat to a low simmer and keep stirring the mixture for about 5-10 minutes. This helps the syrup thicken and develop a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Add Baking Soda: Just before removing the saucepan from the heat, stir in the 1/4 teaspoon baking soda until it dissolves fully. This step lightens the syrup and gives it a delicate honey-like texture.
- Cool and Store: Serve the syrup immediately warm or let it cool to room temperature, then transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate. Reheat gently before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use a heavy bottom saucepan to prevent scorching and ensure even heat distribution.
- Stir continuously to avoid burning the sugar.
- Baking soda causes the syrup to lighten in color and creates a smooth texture; do not skip this step.
- The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave before serving for the best consistency.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Dutch
