Almond Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those foundational kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — cocktails, lemonades, iced coffees, baked goods, and more. It's just sugar and water, which means there's absolutely nothing hiding in it that could cause a reaction for anyone avoiding tree nuts. Store-bought flavored syrups and coffee shop additions can be a real gamble, often processed on shared equipment or blended with almond extract and other nut-based flavorings. Making your own at home takes less than five minutes of active effort and gives you total control over every single ingredient. The key is keeping the heat gentle and steady so the sugar dissolves into a perfectly clear, silky liquid without boiling off. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you've got a versatile sweetener ready to go whenever you need it.
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16 servings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool in the pan for 20 minutes, until it reaches room temperature.
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