Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup

A clear, dissolved sugar syrup that sweetens drinks and desserts without graininess.

Total 30 min Makes 16 oz Calories 49/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water simmered briefly until fully dissolved into a clear liquid. It's a bartending and baking staple used to sweeten cocktails, iced tea, lemonade, and cake soaks evenly. Once cooled, it keeps well in the refrigerator for easy use whenever a recipe calls for liquid sweetener.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method

  1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.

  2. Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture is clear.

  3. Remove from heat just as the mixture reaches a light simmer; do not let it boil down or reduce.

  4. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before transferring to a bottle or jar.

  5. Cover and refrigerate; use within one month.

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Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water simmered briefly until fully dissolved into a clear liquid. It's a bartending and baking staple used to sweeten cocktails, iced tea, lemonade, and cake soaks evenly. Once cooled, it keeps well in the refrigerator for easy use whenever a recipe calls for liquid sweetener.

30 min 16 oz 49 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.

  2. 2

    Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture is clear.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat just as the mixture reaches a light simmer; do not let it boil down or reduce.

  4. 4

    Let the syrup cool to room temperature before transferring to a bottle or jar.

  5. 5

    Cover and refrigerate; use within one month.