Tree Nut Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those foundational kitchen staples that makes everything from cocktails to lemonade taste more polished and professional. It's just sugar and water, which means there's absolutely nothing hiding in the ingredient list — no extracts, no flavored syrups with mystery additives, just clean and straightforward sweetness. The technique here is gentle and low-fuss: you're dissolving the sugar slowly over medium heat without letting it boil, which keeps the syrup perfectly clear and smooth. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you've got a versatile sweetener ready to stir into drinks, drizzle over fruit, or use in baking whenever a recipe calls for it. It stores beautifully and takes almost no effort to make, so there's really no reason to reach for a store-bought bottle again.
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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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