Simple syrup may be used in cocktails and desserts. You will find desserts that need a thick glossy color and all sorbet recipes call for simple syrup. Using simple syrup along with your desired flavor of flavoring or extract can replace expensive cocktail mixes. Add some soda water and you have yourself homemade soda! Learn how to make a simple syrup. It’s easy and only calls for sugar and water.
Basting simple syrup on the outside of cake layers not only softens the outside but locks in moisture.
How to Make Simple Syrup
Use this simply syrup recipe in cocktails, homemade soda, and desserts. It's an easy way to save money instead of purchasing drink mixes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Place water and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook on low heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 - 5 minutes.
- Once sugar dissolves, stir and continue to cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in the refrigerator until completely cool.
- Store covered in a glass container for a month or more.
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