Artificial Flavors Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, clean, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is a staple worth keeping in your fridge at all times. Store-bought flavored syrups are notorious for hiding a long list of additives, synthetic sweeteners, and artificial flavoring agents that can be hard to spot on a label. This version skips all of that — it's just granulated sugar and water, gently warmed until clear and smooth. The low-and-slow approach keeps the mixture from boiling, which helps preserve that pure, neutral sweetness without any caramelization or off-notes. Once cooled and bottled, it's ready to sweeten cocktails, coffee, lemonade, or baked goods with total confidence in what you're pouring. It takes only minutes to make and keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, so there's really no reason to reach for a bottle with a questionable ingredient list ever again.
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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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