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Simple Syrup Recipe

Simple Syrup Recipe: Easy Sweetener for All Your Drinks

This Simple Syrup Recipe is quick and easy, perfect for elevating cocktails, desserts, and beverages.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 32 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (198 g)

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve the Sugar - Heat the water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sugar once bubbles just break the surface and the water barely comes to a simmer, do not exceed 185ºF (85ºC). Stir until the sugar dissolves, simmering for about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat if needed, do not boil the syrup.
  • Cool and Store - Remove the pan from the heat. Cool the syrup to room temperature. Use immediately or cool to room temperature and store in a glass jar or bottle.

Notes

Recipe Yield: About 1 ½ cups. Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (0.5 ounces). About 8.25 grams of sugar per 1 tablespoon of syrup. Cool to room temperature and store in a glass container for up to 1 month. To Make Rich Simple Syrup: For a sweeter and thicker syrup (similar to pure maple syrup), dissolve 2 cups of sugar in 1 cup of water. Simmer until the granules dissolve, about 3 minutes. Yields 2 cups. Refrigerate for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 8gFat: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.2mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 0.4mgIron: 0.004mg
Keyword Beverages, Cocktails, Desserts, easy recipe, Simple Syrup, Sweetener
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