Citric Acid Free Simple Syrup

Sweet, versatile, and made with just two ingredients, this simple syrup is a pantry staple that pulls serious weight in everything from cocktails and mocktails to homemade lemonades and baked goods. For anyone avoiding citric acid — a preservative and flavor enhancer that sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought syrups and flavored sugars — making your own is genuinely the easiest solution. There are no additives, no preservatives, and absolutely nothing hidden in the ingredient list. The technique is straightforward: gentle heat, a good stir, and patience while it cools — no boiling required, which keeps the syrup crystal clear and perfectly smooth. Once it's chilled and sealed in a jar, it keeps beautifully in the fridge and is ready to sweeten whatever you're making. It's one of those recipes that sounds almost too simple, but once you have a batch on hand, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.

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