Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    924

Unlock a world of flavor possibilities with this foundational kitchen staple! Simple syrup, the alchemist's secret to perfectly balanced beverages, is ridiculously easy to make and infinitely versatile. Elevate your cocktails, sweeten your iced tea, or add a touch of magic to your morning coffee.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Sodium
    0 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling vigorously. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. (30 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Once cooled, transfer the simple syrup to a clean, airtight container (a glass jar is ideal). Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

For a richer flavor, use cane sugar or turbinado sugar.
Experiment with infusing your simple syrup with herbs, spices, or fruit while it cools. Think rosemary, vanilla bean, or citrus zest.
If any sugar crystals form in your syrup during storage, simply reheat gently until dissolved.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 308 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Madalyn Kling

    I love how long it lasts in the fridge. I always have some on hand now.

  • Litzy Cormier

    Perfect for cocktails! My old fashioneds have never tasted better.

  • Tamia Quitzon

    So much better than buying simple syrup from the store.

  • Andreane Swaniawski

    I tried using honey instead of sugar and it was a delicious alternative!

  • Shanny Wiegand

    Easy to follow and yielded great results. Thanks for sharing!

  • Halle Maggio

    This recipe is so easy and versatile! I've been using it in my iced lattes every morning.

  • Dawn Altenwerth

    I added a vanilla bean while simmering, and it made the most amazing vanilla simple syrup!

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