45 minutes
A versatile and easy-to-make syrup that can sweeten your drinks or desserts.
1. Combine Water and Sugar
Take a 2-quart saucepan and pour in 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar. Stir them together until they are well combined.
2. Heat and Dissolve Sugar
Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture becomes a clear liquid.
3. Cool the Syrup
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the syrup to cool down in the saucepan.
4. Store the Syrup
Once the syrup has cooled, pour it into a bowl or any container you prefer and refrigerate it until it is thoroughly chilled. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Dissolve the sugar in water over low heat and stir gently to prevent crystallization. Once dissolved, stop stirring to avoid reintroducing sugar crystals.
Use demerara or turbinado sugar instead of plain white sugar for a caramel-like flavor.
Infuse syrup with herbs, spices, citrus zest, or chilies for additional flavor. Add during heating and steep as the mixture cools.
Use a 1:1 ratio for basic syrup, or a 2:1 ratio for a richer syrup, useful for cocktails as it doesn't dilute the drink as much.
Weigh sugar and water for precise measurements and consistency, especially in larger batches.
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