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This recipe is so simple, that I am almost embarrassed to include it here…..almost! I mean come on, simple is in the name! Simple Syrup is the secret ingredient in some upcoming recipes, so go ahead and get some ready. Are you curious? Simple Syrup is the perfect sweetener to add to cold drinks and cocktails, including my all-time favorite Passion Tea Lemonade…hint,hint…..
because the sugar is already dissolved. Regular granulated sugar leaves sugar crystals at the bottom of the glass, and no one wants that!
Are you ready?
Start by placing granulated sugar in a saucepan…..
Add the water, and stir to combine {I use a whisk}…..
Heat over medium-high heat until completely dissolved, about 3 to 5 minutes…..
Make sure ALL of the sugar crystals have completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour syrup into a glass container or jar with a tight sealing lid, and place in the refrigerator until ready to use…..
Simple Syrup can remain in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, assuming it lasts that long. 😉
Maybe I will go completely crazy, and create some flavored syrups this summer as well… you just never know. 😉
Enjoy!
Simple Syrup
Print recipe | Serves | 1 cup |
| Prep time | 2 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 7 minutes |
| Meal type | Beverage, Condiment, Dessert |
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Directions
| Place sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. | |
| Heat until sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 to 5 minutes. | |
Note
The ratio of 1 to 1 makes this recipe really easy to increase based on your needs.
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
June 3, 2014 at 9:21 pmPerfect. This can be used in so many ways and pinned!
Lisa Johnson says
June 3, 2014 at 9:57 pmThank you Claire!!
Sandra says
June 3, 2014 at 11:31 pmThis is a great recipe to include in your collection! I seriously can’t believe that people buy simple syrup in the stores, and not even in as cute as a container as yours!!
marcie says
June 4, 2014 at 11:01 amI always try to have a batch of simple syrup hanging around, and it is really awesome flavored, too! It’s so great for smoothies, sauces, dressings, etc. It really is worthy of it’s own post! 🙂
Happy Valley Chow says
June 4, 2014 at 7:32 pmHave you ever seen how much simple syrup costs to buy at a store?? It is soooo ridiculously over priced! I would have never thought to buy it, but I saw it one time and was absolutely blown away. I always have some made up and on hand!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Allie | Baking a Moment says
June 6, 2014 at 3:37 pmThis is such a great basic recipe that every good cook should have in their back pocket. And that photo is so beautiful! Pinning 😉
Diane Balch says
June 26, 2014 at 2:04 pmI have seen so many cocktail recipes that ask for this and I didn’t want to buy it. Pinned recipe, but easy to remember.