MAPLE VANILLA ICED COFFEE

Maple Vanilla Iced Coffee image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ice or coffee ice cubes
1 cup cold-brewed iced coffee concentrate
2 tablespoons maple-vanilla syrup (recipe below)
Half-and-half if desired
Maple vanilla syrup
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 vanilla bean (sliced open vertically and seeds scraped)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Make the maple-vanilla syrup
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add maple syrup along with the vanilla bean and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
Discard vanilla bean and stir in vanilla extract.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Keeps for about 2 weeks.
Make the maple vanilla iced coffee (and be happy)
Fill a large glass with ice. Pour iced coffee concentrate over the top. Drizzle in maple syrup and add a splash of half-and-half if desired. Stir and serve with a straw.