Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water melted over high heat. Make a batch and keep on hand to sweeten iced tea, lemonade, iced coffee or any specialty cocktail. It’s also a key component to making a sorbet or granita.
Simple syrups have a decent shelf life. Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for a several weeks. If mold forms on an older syrup, just like jams and jellies; discard immediately.
A rich simple syrup is double the amount of sugar to water (a ratio of 2:1). The increased amount of sugar increases the preservation and this syrup lasts up to six months refrigerated in a sealed container.
Use a small syrup container, similar to what you see in a diner, and keep it on a small plate to prevent any drips from forming on your table or refrigerator. Here’s a nice selection from Amazon.
PrintSimple Syrup
Simple syrup is quick and easy to make and has multiple uses, like iced drinks, cocktails, sorbets and granitas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
Ingredients
Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cold water
Rich Simple Syrup
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cold water
Instructions
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar is dissolved, set aside to cool. Pour into a covered container and refrigerate.
Syrup lasts several weeks and rich simple syrup up to 6 months.
Notes
Discard if any mold appears on the surface of the simple syrup.
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