Xanthan Gum Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this classic syrup is a staple worth keeping in your fridge at all times. Many store-bought syrups and flavored sweeteners sneak in stabilizers and thickeners — including xanthan gum — to extend shelf life or adjust texture, which can be a real headache when you're trying to keep things clean. This version skips all of that entirely, relying on nothing more than sugar and water gently coaxed together over medium heat. The result is a silky, crystal-clear liquid sweetener that dissolves instantly into cocktails, lemonade, iced coffee, or homemade sauces without any fuss. The technique is simple: stir until the sugar disappears, pull it off the heat before it boils, and let it cool before sealing it up in a jar. It keeps beautifully in the refrigerator and comes together in just a few minutes with ingredients you almost certainly already have on hand.
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16 servings
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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