Oats Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, homemade sodas, and even baked goods all benefit from its smooth, even sweetness. The beauty here is in the simplicity: just sugar and water, gently stirred together until perfectly clear. No grains, no fillers, no hidden additives to second-guess — just two clean ingredients that anyone avoiding oats or oat-derived products can use with total confidence. The low-and-slow approach, keeping the heat at medium and pulling the pan before it boils, is what gives you that silky, pourable consistency rather than a grainy or crystallized result. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you'll have a versatile sweetener ready to go whenever you need 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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