
When raw fruits, vegetables, or pollen-related foods trigger that familiar tingle or itch, even a simple sweetener can feel like a minefield if it's packed with natural fruit extracts or botanical flavorings. This one keeps it completely stripped back β just sugar and water, gently warmed until clear and smooth. Because the mixture never reaches a full boil, you get a clean, neutral syrup without any unnecessary additives sneaking in. It's the kind of pantry staple that quietly makes everything better, from homemade lemonade to cocktails to drizzling over pancakes. Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge and you'll always have a safe, reliable sweetener ready to go whenever you need it.
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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 3β4 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
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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