Simple Syrup
Added April 30, 2002 | Recipe #26987
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A basic sugar syrup used as a base for a variety of desserts and beverages.
Directions:
1
Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
3
Simmer, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Let cool completely.
5
Transfer to an airtight container.
6
Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours.
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Thanks for the basic recipe. It is one of those things that if you only make it rarely that you forget the proportions!
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I have discovered that if you boil the water in a kettle first, then mix the water and sugar, you don't need to cook it for 7 mins (too hot to have the stove on!) Works great.
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Nutritional Facts for Simple Syrup
Serving Size: 1 (54 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 96.7
Calories from Fat 0
%
Total Fat 0.0 g
0%
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
0%
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
0%
Sodium 1.1 mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0 g
8%
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
0%
Sugars 24.9 g
99%
Protein 0.0 g
0%
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