Pregnancy Friendly Simple Syrup
Sweet, simple, and completely homemade — this two-ingredient syrup is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything better. During pregnancy, it's easy to second-guess store-bought syrups with long ingredient lists, artificial flavors, or preservatives you'd rather avoid. This version is just sugar and water, gently heated until clear and smooth, so you know exactly what's going into your drinks and desserts. The low-and-slow approach — no boiling required — keeps things easy and safe to handle. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you've got a versatile sweetener ready to stir into lemonade, mocktails, iced tea, or homemade sodas whenever the craving hits. It's the kind of small, satisfying prep that makes pregnancy-friendly entertaining feel effortless.
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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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