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Syrup: Vanilla-Brown Sugar Syrup




Source of Recipe


From "The Gourmet Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
  
• 1-1/2 cups water
  
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  






Instructions



1. Combine brown sugar, water, butter and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil until syrupy and reduced to about 1-1/2 cups, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla, then let cool to warm or room temperature.
   
   Makes about 1-1/2 cups.
   






Final Comments


This syrup keeps, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 2 weeks.