Honey Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this classic syrup is made from nothing more than granulated sugar and water — no bees involved. For anyone avoiding animal-derived sweeteners, it can be surprisingly tricky to find a ready-made syrup that doesn't sneak in honey or honey-derived ingredients, so making your own is the cleanest solution. The technique is straightforward: gently heat the two ingredients together until the sugar dissolves into a perfectly clear liquid, then cool and bottle it. Keeping the heat low and steady — never letting it boil — is the key to a smooth, pourable result every time. Once chilled, it keeps beautifully in the fridge and is ready to sweeten cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, or homemade desserts at a moment's notice. It's one of those foundational recipes that quietly makes everything else in your kitchen 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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