Simple Syrup Recipe (Ready in 5 minutes!)
Simple syrup is a two-ingredient kitchen staple that every home cook should know how to make. Once you get the formula and simple technique memorized, you’ll use it again and again in your favorite drink recipes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 32kcal
Equipment
- Small Sauce Pot
- Glass jar with lid, for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a small sauce pot, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved into water.
- If syrup gently simmers, that’s ok, just be sure not to let it rapidly boil.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and pour into glass storage jar.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before sealing and storing in refrigerator.
Notes
- Syrup can be stored in refrigerator for up to six months.
- Refer to post for storage and food safety tips.
- Refer to post for delicious flavor variations.
- Makes 1 ½ cups simple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.004mg