Creamy Vanilla Syrup

Note: this recipe is from DeAnn's Golden Pinwheels recipe, but I found that it is great over pancakes (see raisin bran pancakes recipe) and easy to make.

Creamy Vanilla Syrup
1 ½ cups sugar
4 TBSP Flour
2 cups water
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
Combine Sugar, flour and water in pan. Stir over medium heat until thickened. (Or microwave in large bowl). Add butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is melted.
May also add chopped fresh or dried apples and/or cinnamon for an even better topping.