Wheat Free Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of those kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — cocktails, lemonades, iced teas, homemade sodas, and even drizzled over fresh fruit or cake layers. The good news is that this classic two-ingredient version is naturally free of any grain or gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions to stress over. Just sugar and water, gently warmed together until the liquid turns perfectly clear and silky. The key here is keeping the heat moderate and pulling the pan before it boils, which gives you a smooth, pourable syrup without any crystallization or bitterness. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you'll have a versatile sweetener ready to go whenever you need it. It keeps beautifully and takes only minutes to make, so there's really no reason to reach for a store-bought version 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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