Vanilla Bean Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 moist Mexican or bourbon vanilla bean
• split lengthwise

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar.
2. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean; add the seeds and bean to the pan.
3. Simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
4. Cool to room temperature, then strain.