Vanilla Syrup

2 C. Water

1 ½ C. Sugar

½ C. Packed Brown Sugar

2 Tbsp. Butter

3 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract

¼ tsp. Cinnamon

½ C. Cold Water

2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

Bring water and sugars to a rolling boil in a large saucepan; add butter, vanilla and cinnamon. In a separate mixing bowl, stir cold water and cornstarch together until smooth; slowly add to boiling sugar mixture. Stir until syrup thickens slightly; remove from heat and cool. Serve warm or chilled.

Yields about 4 cups. 

Made From Scratch, Gooseberry Patch, Delaware, OH, 2001, Vanilla Syrup, p. 166.