How to Make Simple Syrup
Calories: 2
Adjust Servings Here: 24 Servings
Description
Basic sugar syrup is just two ingredients but can make a huge difference when used as an ingredient in another recipe like drinks, cocktails, and cakes. Today, I will show you how I make my simple syrup, enrich it, flavor it and use it. Same recipe with different ratios for different uses and different outcomes. Here is everything you need to know.
Ingredients
Rich Simple Syrup for drinks & Cocktails
- 1 cups (200 g) White granulated sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice prevents crystallization when cooled
- Flavoring (see notes)
Sugar Syrup for Cakes
- 1 cup (200 g) White granulated sugar
- 3 cups (750 g) Water
- Flavoring (see notes)
Instructions
- Dissolve - In a saucepan over medium heat combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Add your choice of flavoring at this time too. Cook stirring often until all the sugar has dissolved. Pro tip - you can use spices, herbs, and citrus for flavoring. Make sure to wash the herbs before using them1 cups White granulated sugar, 1 cup Water, 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Boil - Bring the syrup to a boil and let it simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pro tip - you can remove the items for flavoring at any time depending on how much or how less you want the syrup flavored.
- Cool - Remove from heat. Strain into a glass jar or bottle and let cool completely. Use in any recipe that calls for simple syrup.
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