Soy Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this classic syrup is a staple worth keeping in your fridge at all times. It comes together with just two pantry ingredients — sugar and water — making it one of the cleanest, most straightforward recipes you'll ever make. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, store-bought flavored syrups and sweeteners can be a minefield of additives and hidden ingredients, so having a homemade version on hand is genuinely reassuring. The technique is simple: gently heat, stir until clear, and pull it off the burner before it ever reaches a boil — that's the key to a perfectly smooth, pourable result. Once cooled and bottled, it's ready to sweeten cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, or homemade desserts with a clean, neutral sweetness that never overpowers. It keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, so you can make a batch ahead and reach for it 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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