Vanilla Lemonade

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, and 2 cups water and place over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Cut the vanilla bean in 1/2 lengthwise, then, using the back of the knife, scrape the vanilla seeds from the pod and add to the saucepan, along with the pod.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

5. 5

   Put the lemon juice into a 2 gallon jug or pitcher.

6. 6

   Pour the sugar syrup through a strainer into the pitcher.

7. 7

   Add water to equal 2 gallons and stir well.

8. 8

   Serve over ice with lemon wheels or wedges.

9. 9

   Note: Dry off the vanilla pod and add to sugar for a lovely vanilla sugar.

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