Basic Simple Syrup Recipes

BASIC SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, stir together water and sugar.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is translucent, about 30 seconds.
• Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container; chill, up to six months.

SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine all 3 ingredients in a nonreactive 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. All the sugar crystals should completely dissolve. Remove from the heat and pour into a clean medium-size bowl. Let cool completely before using. If you are short on time, you can cool the syrup over an ice bath. Simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator, indefinitely, if kept in an airtight container.

BASIL SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
• Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove basil leaves; let cool.

BASIC SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• 1. Combine the sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
• 2. Boil until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over the fruit or store for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.

SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Will keep in the refrigerator for 1 month.

SIMPLE SUGAR SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
• Pour in sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
• Remove saucepan from heat and allow contents to cool.
• Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready for use.

SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.