Peanut Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, homemade sodas, and even drizzled over fresh fruit or cake layers. The beauty of making it yourself is that you know exactly what's in it: just sugar and water, nothing more. Store-bought syrups and flavored sweeteners can carry surprising "may contain" warnings or be processed on shared equipment, so whipping up a batch at home is the cleanest, most stress-free route. The technique is straightforward — gentle heat, a little stirring, and patience while it cools — and the result is a silky, crystal-clear syrup that dissolves instantly into any cold drink. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll reach for it constantly.
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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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