Homemade Corn Syrup Substitute ( Simple Syrup )

Posted by request. Times are estimates.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups white sugar
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides of the pan.
4. Uncover and simmer, stirring often, until it reaches the soft ball stage.
5. Cool and store in a covered container at room temperature.
6. Your syrup should keep for about 2 months.
7. Makes about 2 cups.