Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated white sugar (200g)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (200g)
  • 1 cup water (240ml)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (15ml)
  • 1 pinch salt (0.5g)
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (14g)

Instructions:

  1. Combine 1 cup granulated white sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon light corn syrup in your saucepan.
  2. Stir these together over medium heat until the grains have completely vanished.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once it starts bubbling, stop stirring immediately and let it cook for 10 minutes until the liquid looks glossy and slightly reduced.
  4. Watch for the bubbles to change from small and frantic to larger, slower lazy bubbles.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat entirely.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract and 1 pinch salt.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the hot liquid. Stir gently until the butter has completely melted into a golden streak.
  8. Let the syrup sit in the pan for 5 minutes. You'll notice it thickens significantly as the temperature drops, turning from a thin liquid into a velvety pour.