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Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe

Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe

Homemade simple syrup is a quick and versatile sweetener made with just sugar and water. Ready in minutes, it blends smoothly into cocktails, iced coffee, lemonade, and desserts, providing even sweetness without graininess. Simple, reliable, and better than store-bought.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 48
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Measure the sugar and water
    Measure the sugar and water
  2. Add sugar and water to a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.
    Add sugar and water to a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
  5. Pour into a clean jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate for up to one month.
    Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe

Notes

Simple syrup is proof that the simplest things can make the biggest difference.
One cup of sugar, one cup of water, a little heat, and suddenly your drinks, coffees, and desserts are elevated.
If your syrup isn’t perfect the first time—congrats, you’re doing it right.
That’s mostly what this blog is about anyway: trying, failing, experimenting, and enjoying every sticky, sweet, wonderful step along the way.