Carrageenan Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is a staple worth keeping in your fridge at all times. Store-bought flavored syrups and sweeteners often sneak in additives and stabilizers — including carrageenan — that have no business being in something this simple. Made with nothing but granulated sugar and water, this version is completely clean and totally transparent about what you're getting. The technique is gentle and low-fuss: just stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then cool and bottle. It blends seamlessly into cocktails, iced coffee, lemonade, homemade sodas, and baked goods without altering flavor or texture. Once you have a jar of this chilling in the refrigerator, you'll wonder how you ever got by without it.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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