Simple Syrup
A quick and easy simple syrup recipe made with just sugar and water. Perfect for sweetening coffee, tea, cocktails, mocktails, and desserts. Ready in minutes and endlessly customizable with flavors like vanilla, mint, or citrus.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a thicker syrup, use a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Infuse with herbs, spices, or fruit for flavored variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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