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Simple Syrup
Learn how to make homemade Simple Syrup in just five minutes. All you need is sugar and water. This versatile sweetener is an essential recipe to have in your back pocket for your cocktails, iced tea, iced coffee, fruit juice, and more.
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
batch
Calories:
774 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar (I use organic granulated cane sugar, hence the syrup‘s golden color; use white granulated sugar for a lighter color)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Place ½ cup water and ½ cup sugar (equal parts*) in a saucepan. Heat over medium and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely. *Tip: It's more accurate to measure equal parts in weight than volume (although I understand it's easy to use a cup measurement). If you're using a scale to measure, use equal weight.
- Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container.
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To Store
- Keep the simple syrup in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
774kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
200g
(67%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
200g
(400%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 774
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 774kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 200g | 67% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 200g | 400% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.