How do you make Martha Stewart vanilla syrup?

Stir together sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture has reduced to about 1/2 cup and has the consistency of a thin syrup, 25 to 30 minutes.

What's the difference between custard and vanilla sauce?

What's the difference between custard and vanilla sauce? The main difference between custard and vanilla sauce is the consistency. Vanilla sauce is thinner and much more pourable . You can also serve vanilla sauce both cold or warm because of this.

What's the difference between vanilla flavoring and vanilla?

Vanilla Extract: What's the Difference? Vanilla flavoring uses artificial ingredients and additives like synthetic vanillin, corn syrup, and lignin, an ingredient typically extracted from wood pulp. By contrast, pure vanilla extract uses only two ingredients: real vanilla beans and alcohol.

How long does homemade vanilla syrup stay good for?

There is no need to blend the paste with water. Simply combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook until sugar is dissolved. Storage: The vanilla syrup will keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 4 weeks . If the syrup crystallizes, heat with 1 to 2 tablespoons water until fully dissolved.

Does homemade vanilla syrup have to be refrigerated?

If you plan to use the syrup within 1 week, you can store it at room temperature, but for a longer shelf life, I recommend storing vanilla syrup in the fridge .

How do you thicken vanilla syrup?

In a small bowl, combine equal amounts of cornstarch and warm water, starting with 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of each. Mix them together with a spoon until they form a gritty paste . Cornstarch is a thickening agent that won't change the flavor of your syrup.

What is real vanilla made from?

Vanilla extract—the kind that explicitly says “pure vanilla extract” on its label—is made by soaking vanilla beans in an alcohol solution to “extract” (get it?) all of their flavor compounds. According to the FDA, vanilla extract must be at least 35% alcohol with a minimum of 100 grams of vanilla beans per liter.

What makes vanilla taste like vanilla?

Tasting Notes The characteristic flavor of vanilla comes from the aromatic compound “vanillin” which is described as tasting like a marshmallow. In vanilla pods of exceptionally high quality, the crystallized vanillin may be visible on the surface in the form of tiny white needles.

Is all vanilla made with vodka?

80 proof Alcohol: Vanilla extract is most commonly made from vodka , but you can use bourbon, brandy, or rum instead. I usually use vodka, but the one bottle of bourbon vanilla I made 7 months ago is DIVINE. No need to splurge on expensive alcohol.

What is McCormick vanilla made from?

McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract: Ingredients Vanilla bean extractives in water, alcohol (35%), and corn syrup .

Creamy Homemade Vanilla Sauce Recipe - Creations by Kara (2024)

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You may think that vanilla custard sauce is tricky, but this recipe is easier than most, and I’ll walk you through it! Vanilla sauce is wonderful over fresh fruit, waffles, bread pudding, cake, and so much more.

HOMEMADE VANILLA SAUCE

After I posted my recipe for buttermilk pancakes with vanilla pudding sauce, I had several requests for the recipe for the sauce. I don’t like to disappoint, so here it is.

It is basically a recipe for vanilla pudding that I tweaked so it is thinner, and not quite as sweet. I make it all the time to put on pancakes and waffles of all types.

If you’ve never tried waffles with vanilla cream sauce and berries, you are in for a treat! Strawberries and blueberries are some of our favorites, but bananas and raspberries are really good too. When we’re really being fancy smancy, I add some whipped cream to the sauce. So delicious!!

A VERSATILE RECIPE!

Of course this creamy pudding sauce isn’t just for breakfast. Vanilla custard sauce, also known as creme anglaise, is commonly used to make spectacular desserts. Drizzle it over a bowl of fresh berries for a fresh and light dessert.

It also pairs well with cinnamon desserts. Pour it over bread pudding, pumpkin pie, or a slice of gingerbread cake. The creamy sauce is a perfect balance for the flavor of fall spices.

The possibilities are endless! Use it as a topping for ice cream, use it in place of whipped cream on top of pies and fruit crisps, or even drizzle it over your favorite cake. It’s so tasty, you could even eat it on its own. 🙂

To skip my tips and tricks and just see the printable recipe card, just scroll to the bottom of the post.

HOW TO MAKE VANILLA SAUCE

Ingredients needed:

cornstarch
granulated sugar (white sugar)
salt
milk (I use 2%, but any kind should work.)
egg yolks
butter (I used salted butter.)
vanilla extract (Use good quality pure vanilla extract for best flavor.)

Whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and milk till smooth. Slowly stir into the saucepan.
Turn heat to low or medium low. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
Cook and stir for at about a minute, till thick and creamy.
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
If desired, pour through a fine meshed strainer to remove any lumps.

PRO TIPS:

Make sure you cook over lower heat, or the eggs will cook and you will have to toss the whole thing out. I have made it enough times that I can cook it at medium low heat, but if you are making it for the first time, lower is better.
After you take it off the heat, the pan is still hot, so either place the pan in a bowl of ice water or pour the sauce into another dish so that it doesn’t continue cooking.
If you won’t be serving it right away, press plastic wrap over the surface of the sauce so it doesn’t form a skin.

BREAKFAST RECIPES TO SERVE WITH VANILLA SAUCE:

German Pancakes
Diner Style Pancakes
Oatmeal Waffles
Best Waffles
Swedish Pancakes
Banana Pancakes
Oatmeal Pancakes

DESSERT RECIPES TO TOP WITH VANILLA CREAM SAUCE:

Pumpkin Pie
German Chocolate Pie
Cinnamon Cake
Buttermilk Pie

CREAMY VANILLA SAUCE RECIPE

Yield: 2 1/2 cups (approximately)

Homemade Vanilla Sauce

Creamy vanilla pudding sauce that is perfect over waffles, pancakes, cake, or even bread pudding.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 Tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a heavy medium sized saucepan.
In a small bowl, whisk together milk and egg thoroughly, and gradually stir in.
Cook over medium or medium low heat, whisking constantly, till mixture comes to a boil. (Don’t be tempted to turn up the heat; if it gets hot too fast, the egg will cook.)
Boil for 30-60 seconds, still stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. If desired, pour through a fine meshed sieve to remove any lumps.
Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Notes:
-I sometimes use one whole egg instead of the yolks. I crack the egg into a small bowl first and pull off the chalazae (white stringy thing). Then I beat the egg really well. It is a little trickier, but I you don't have to waste 2 egg whites.

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(originally published 3/28/2011, updated November 2020)

Whether you are looking to spruce up breakfast or dessert, this simple vanilla sauce recipe is a winner!

Creamy Homemade Vanilla Sauce Recipe - Creations by Kara (2024)

HOMEMADE VANILLA SAUCE

A VERSATILE RECIPE!

HOW TO MAKE VANILLA SAUCE

BREAKFAST RECIPES TO SERVE WITH VANILLA SAUCE:

DESSERT RECIPES TO TOP WITH VANILLA CREAM SAUCE:

CREAMY VANILLA SAUCE RECIPE

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