Nitrate & Nitrite Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those foundational kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, homemade sodas, and even drizzled over fresh fruit or cake layers. This version keeps it beautifully minimal: just sugar and water, gently coaxed together over medium heat until perfectly clear and smooth. Because it's made entirely from scratch with two clean ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's actually in it the way you might with flavored syrups or store-bought sweeteners that can carry unexpected additives. The key is keeping the heat low and steady so the sugar dissolves without boiling, which gives you a silky, consistent result every time. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you've got a versatile sweetener ready to go whenever you need it. It's the kind of simple recipe that pays dividends across dozens of other dishes and drinks.
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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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