Gluten Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those quiet kitchen essentials that makes everything from cocktails to lemonade taste more polished and professional. The good news is that this two-ingredient version is naturally free of gluten by its very nature — just pure granulated sugar and water, nothing hidden, nothing complicated. The key is keeping the heat gentle so the sugar dissolves into a silky, crystal-clear liquid without boiling off or clouding up. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you have a versatile sweetener ready to stir into cold drinks, drizzle over fresh fruit, or use in baking projects where dry sugar just won't incorporate smoothly. It keeps beautifully in a sealed jar, so making a batch ahead means you're always one pour away from a better drink.
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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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