MSG Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, clean, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is one of those kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — from cocktails and lemonade to coffee and homemade sodas. With nothing but granulated sugar and water, there's zero guesswork about what's going into it, which is a genuine relief when you're trying to avoid hidden additives that sneak into store-bought sweeteners and flavored syrups. The process is straightforward: gently heat, stir until clear, and cool — no boiling required, which keeps the syrup light and perfectly smooth. Once it's chilled in the fridge, you've got a ready-to-pour sweetener that dissolves instantly into cold drinks without any of the graininess you'd get from adding sugar directly. It's the kind of recipe you make once and then wonder how you ever got along without it.
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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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