High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Simple Syrup
Making your own sweetener from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time. Store-bought syrups and flavored sweeteners are notorious for sneaking in corn-derived sweeteners, even in products that seem totally innocent — so having a homemade version on hand is genuinely useful. This one comes together with just two pantry staples: granulated sugar and water, stirred together over gentle heat until perfectly clear and smooth. The key is keeping the temperature low and steady so the mixture never boils, which gives you a silky, neutral syrup without any bitterness or cloudiness. Once it cools, it pours beautifully into a jar and keeps in the fridge, ready to sweeten cocktails, lemonade, coffee, or baked goods whenever you need it. It's the kind of recipe you'll make once and then wonder how you ever went without it.
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16 servings
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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