Low FODMAP Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is a pantry staple worth keeping on hand at all times. For anyone navigating a low FODMAP lifestyle, sweetening drinks and desserts can feel surprisingly complicated — many store-bought syrups sneak in high-fructose corn syrup, honey, or other problematic sweeteners. This version keeps things beautifully simple: just granulated sugar and water, both of which are considered safe in standard servings. The gentle heat method — no boiling, just steady stirring — ensures a perfectly clear, smooth syrup every time. Once cooled and bottled, it dissolves instantly into cocktails, mocktails, iced coffee, lemonade, or homemade sauces without any gritty texture. It stores neatly in the fridge, so you can make a batch ahead and reach for it whenever you need a reliable, gut-friendly sweetener on the fly.
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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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