Turkey Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those foundational kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — from cocktails and lemonade to drizzling over cakes or sweetening iced coffee. This version keeps things beautifully minimal, using just two pantry ingredients and a single saucepan to produce a smooth, crystal-clear syrup every time. The key is gentle heat and steady stirring, which coaxes the sugar into the water without any boiling that could cause unwanted crystallization. Once it cools and gets tucked into the fridge, you have a ready-to-pour sweetener that lasts for weeks. It's the kind of recipe that sounds almost too simple until you realize how often you'll reach for 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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