Simple Syrup

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"A basic sugar syrup used as a base for a variety of desserts and beverages."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 2
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
3. Simmer, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Let cool completely.
5. Transfer to an airtight container.
6. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours.

Reviews

[Missy Wombat]

Thanks for the basic recipe. It is one of those things that if you only make it rarely that you forget the proportions!

 

[Dana Lynn]

I have discovered that if you boil the water in a kettle first, then mix the water and sugar, you don't need to cook it for 7 mins (too hot to have the stove on!) Works great.

 

[UmmBinat]

Perfect. I used it in recipe#131075.

 

[EastCoastGal]

I vote this the easiest recipe on Zaar! I use this simple syrup for the perfect summertime Mojito (along with fresh mint from my garden). Cheers! Thanks for posting.

 

[Milkman's Daughter]

This is very good. I even used a sugar substitute (Xylosweet or something like that) and it worked great for another recipe for Whiskey Sours. Thanks for posting!