How to Make Simple Syrup
An easy recipe for making simple syrup to use in cocktails and desserts!
Servings: 8 ounces
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar raw cane or granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup herbs or spices optional
Instructions
Basic Simple Syrup
- Measure 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water.
- Combine the sugar and water in a small to a medium saucepan.
- Heat the sugar and water until it comes to a soft boil until the sugar has melted. This happens quickly.
- Once it’s melted, remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Store it in an airtight glass jar.
Infused Simple Syrup
- If you're making infused syrups, add the ingredients in with the sugar and water.
- Bring to a soft boil, then let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool and infuse for 25 minutes to 1 hour. You can even leave this overnight.
- Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer.
Notes
For a more decadent syrup, use the 2:1 ratio.
To infuse syrups, use fresh berries, herbs, and whole spices.
The syrup will last three weeks and be stored in the refrigerator.
If you're looking for different sugar substitutions, try coconut sugar, maple syrup honey, agave, or stevia.
Lemon juice, a natural preservative, can extend the shelf life of your syrup when used in the recipe, allowing you to enjoy your creation for a little longer.
While not mandatory, using a large tub or pan when making infused simple syrups can enhance the infusion process. Pour the hot sugar water over the herbs at the bottom of the tub, allowing ample space for the herbs to infuse. Let it cool until the syrup takes on the aroma and flavor of the herb you’re using.
Time depends on the herb. Mint infuses faster. You can put the tub in the fridge, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg