Vanilla Caramel Syrup For Coffee Or Espresso Recipes

Steps:

• Slice vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife, use sharp edge of knife to scrape out the inside of the bean against the cutting board.
• Put the scrapings and the outer beans in a sauce pan.
• Put all other ingredients in the pan and heat on low stirring often for about 10 minutes.
• Turn heat up to medium for a few more minutes (3-5) stirring constantly.
• Do not boil.
• Filter your hot syrup through a Melitta and coffee filter or through a strainer and cheese cloth.
• This is to remove the bean skins and any sediment.
• Cool syrup and pour into a tall glass bottle, an old wine bottle or empty coffee syrup bottles work great and are the right size.

Steps:

• Have ready a candy thermometer, wooden spoon, pastry brush and cup of hot water for brushing sugar crystals from the sides of the pan.
• Butter generously an 8 or 9 inch metal baking pan and set aside. Do not use glass; the piping hot candy may break it.
• Combine the heavy cream and espresso powder in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Place the pan on medium-low heat and heat the mixture, stirring, until the coffee dissolves. Add both sugars, the corn syrup, butter and condensed milk.
• Raise the heat to medium-high and cook the mixture, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Bring the syrup to a boil, cover the pan and cook the syrup for 3 minutes. Remove the lid. Dip the brush in water and brush the sides of the pan. Attach the thermometer inside the pan.
• Cook the syrup, without stirring, swirling the pan by the handle to cook evenly, until the candy reaches 240 to 245 degrees, frequently brushing the sides of the pan with the damp brush. This should take 13 to 14 minutes.
• Remove the thermometer. Add the vanilla extract and swirl the pan to combine with the syrup.
• Immediately pour the candy into the baking pan. Smooth evenly with the wooden spoon on a metal spatula. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Using a sharp knife, mark the top of the cooled candy into 1-inch squares for easier cutting. The candy will still be warm.
• If candy is still not firm, let cool for a few more minutes. Then turn the candy out onto a chopping board, top side up. Using a large, sharp, buttered knife, carefully cut into 1-inch pieces, using marking on top as guide.
• Spread the candy pieces on a sheet of buttered foil or wax paper and cool completely on wire racks.
• For storing, wrap each piece in a square of wax paper or candy wrappers, or place between layers of wax paper in an airtight container.

Steps:

• You can use vanilla syrup from a bottle for the drink or make your own vanilla syrup following this Top Secret Recipe: Simply combine 2 cups water and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then add 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Store in a covered container.
• To make your coffee drink, add two tablespoon of vanilla syrup to a 16-ounce glass.
• Add 1/2 cup fresh brewed espresso followed by 8 ounces of steamed milk.
• Add 3 to 4 tablespoons caramel sauce to the drink.
• Stir before drinking.

Steps:

• mix 1/4 cup water and all sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat til sugar is dissolved. DO NOT LET IT BOIL UNTIL SUGAR IS DISSOLVED COMPLETELY.
• Turn heat to high and cover and let boil for two minutes.
• Uncover and stir gently while it continues to boil until it turns a nice deep amber color. Remove from heat.
• CAUTION: READ CAREFULLY: Stand back to avoid scalding yourself as mixture will begin to bubble rapidly when you do the next step.
• Add the rest of the water and then when the bubbles settle a bit the vanilla and salt and stir gently to mix. Let cool and it will keep in the fridge for up to six months.

Steps:

• Combine the sugars and water in a saucepan.
• Boil for at least 10 minutes.
• Let cool. When solution has cooled, add the extract and stir well. Store in an airtight bottle or container.