How to Make Simple Syrup

Simple sugar being poured from a white pitcher into a small glass bottle

How to Make Simple Syrup

Course: Sweet

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 5

Cool Time: 30

Total Time: 36

Servings: ounces

Calories: 64kcal

Author: Leslie Kiszka

This easy homemade simple syrup recipe is made with only two ingredients and 5 minutes! This post includes ideas for how to use simple syrup in cocktails, mocktails, coffee and baked goods. There's also information on how to make flavored simple syrups!

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Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar can substitute light brown sugar or honey
8 ounces water

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer (not boil) and stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved.
1 cup granulated sugar, 8 ounces water
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a glass airtight container and store in the fridge up for up to 1 month. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store in a glass airtight container and store in the fridge up for up to 1 month.

How to make flavored simple syrup: The possibilities for flavored simple syrups are endless, but you could get a lot of mileage out of fruit or herb flavored syrups. The general recipe is for flavored simple syrups is:

In a small saucepan, combine your water and sugar, as well as your fruit or herb of choice over medium heat to bring it just to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved and it has thickened to a thin syrup.
If needed, strain through a fine mesh sieve, let cool, and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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