Yeast Free Simple Syrup
Sweet, versatile, and endlessly useful, this two-ingredient syrup is one of those kitchen staples that quietly makes everything better — from cocktails and lemonades to homemade sodas and dessert drizzles. For anyone avoiding yeast, sweeteners can be a surprisingly tricky category, since some commercial syrups and flavored sugars sneak in fermented or yeast-derived additives. Here, it's just granulated sugar and water, dissolved together gently over medium heat until perfectly clear and smooth. The key is keeping the temperature low enough that the mixture never reaches a full boil, which keeps the texture light and the flavor clean. Once it cools and goes into the fridge, you've got a ready-to-pour syrup that lasts for weeks and works in just about any recipe that calls for added sweetness. It genuinely couldn't be simpler, and knowing exactly what's in it is a quiet kind of kitchen confidence.
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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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