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Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe
Learn how to make Simple Syrup at home in minutes with just 2 ingredients: water and sugar. Use it in cocktails, iced tea, or brush it over baked goods.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 12 servings (1 ounce each)
Calories: 65 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (see note 1)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and cool completely. Pour into a sterilized container and store covered in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Sugar: Regular white granulated sugar is the standard here. Use a 1:1 ratio (1 part sugar to 1 part water) for basic simple syrup, and a 2:1 ratio for rich simple syrup.
- Yield: 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water = 1 1/2 cups simple syrup
- Storage: Store simple syrup covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. Discard the simple syrup if it starts to get cloudy. To extend the shelf life to 3 months total, add 1 tablespoon vodka to the simple syrup before refrigerating. Sterilizing the jar(s) before adding simple syrup also extends the shelf life, too.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1oz
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1 ounce each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.