Pescatarian Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those foundational kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better, from homemade lemonades and iced teas to cocktails and dessert sauces. The beauty of making it yourself is that it comes together in just minutes with two ingredients you almost certainly already have on hand. Gently heating the sugar and water together — without letting it boil — keeps the syrup crystal clear and perfectly smooth, ready to blend seamlessly into any drink or recipe. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you'll have a versatile sweetener on standby whenever you need it. It stores beautifully and eliminates the grainy texture you get when trying to dissolve plain sugar into cold beverages. Whether you're building a craft cocktail, sweetening a pitcher of fresh-squeezed juice, or drizzling over a fruit salad, this simple preparation is the quiet workhorse your kitchen has been missing.
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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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