Lactose Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — cocktails, lemonades, iced coffees, and homemade desserts all benefit from a splash of this smooth, sweet liquid. The beauty here is that it comes together with just two ingredients: sugar and water. No dairy, no additives, no hidden milk solids to worry about — just pure sweetness that plays nicely with virtually any recipe or drink you're building. The key is keeping the heat gentle and stirring steadily so the sugar dissolves into a perfectly clear syrup without boiling off. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you've got a versatile sweetener ready to go whenever you need it. It keeps well and takes almost no effort to make, so there's really no reason to reach for store-bought versions loaded with preservatives or mystery ingredients.
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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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