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A jar of simple syrup for cakes.

How to make Simple Syrup for Cakes, drinks, and cocktails

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Calories: 32kcal
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 

SS for drinks

  • 1 cup (200 g) White granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) Water
  • Flavoring optional

SS for Cocktails

  • 2 cups (400 g) White granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) Water
  • ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) Lemon juice prevents crystallization when cooled
  • Flavoring optional

SS for Cakes

  • 1 cup (200 g) White granulated sugar
  • 4 cups (1 Liter) Water
  • Flavoring optional

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
  • Heat on medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved.

SS for Drinks

  • Cook for one minute more after the sugar has dissolved
  • Take it off the heat.
  • Set aside - use as required in the recipe

SS for Cocktails

  • Add the lemon juice
  • Cook for 3 minutes more after the sugar has dissolved
  • The syrup will be similar to honey consistency thick and syrupy.
  • Take it off the heat.
  • Set aside - use as required in the recipe

SS for cakes

  • Cook for three minutes more after the sugar has dissolved
  • It will still be water consistency.
  • Take it off the heat.
  • Set aside and let cool completely before using on a cake.

Recipe Notes

Tips for flavoring sugar Syrups

Add flavoring to the sugar and water mixture before you place it on the heat. For a light flavor remove it when you take it off the heat. For a deeper flavor remove it when cooled. For an intense flavor leave it for a day or more. Remember not all flavors do well with intensity.
  • Rosemary - add a sprig of rosemary. (you can add more than one too)
  • Orange - Peel from one orange (do not use the white part of the peel as it will make the simple syrup bitter)
  • Lemon - Peel from one lemon (do not use the white part of the peel as it will make the simple syrup bitter), You can add a tablespoon of lemon juice too.
  • Cinnamon - add a cinnamon stick
  • Ginger - add 3 slices of ginger Ginger also combines well with orange beautifully to make a ginger orange simple syrup flavors.
  • Cardamom or Cloves - You can use three cardamoms or 3 cloves or a combination of the two. I use when I make my Chai Spice Cake.
  • Rose - You can use edible rose petals but I usually add a rose extract to my simple syrup when it's done.
  • Lavender - a few sprigs of edible lavender makes a heavenly lavender simple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgSugar: 8g

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