Fructose Free Simple Syrup
Sweetening drinks, desserts, and sauces gets tricky when you're avoiding fructose, since most store-bought syrups and sweeteners are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup or honey. This two-ingredient version keeps things clean and straightforward — just granulated sugar and water, dissolved together gently over medium heat until perfectly clear. The key is keeping the temperature low and steady so the mixture never boils, which helps maintain a smooth, neutral sweetness without any unwanted bitterness. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you've got a versatile liquid sweetener ready to stir into cocktails, lemonades, coffee, or homemade sauces. It's one of those foundational kitchen staples that quietly makes everything else taste better.
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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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