Simple Syrup

Name: Simple Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup cold water; 1 cup granulated sugar

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1 1/2 cups Easy

Total: 5 mins

8 Ratings

Ingredients (2)

1 cup cold water
1 cup granulated sugar

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Nutritional Information

Calories129
Fat
Saturated fat
Trans fat
Carbs33.33g
Fiber
Sugar33.27g
Protein
Cholesterol
Sodium1.91mg
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Dale DeGroff taught us this simple syrup technique, which skips the typical heating and cooling process. Next up: Learn how to make cold-brew coffee with Chowhound’s easy recipe.

Game plan: For Demerara simple syrup, just substitute Demerara sugar for white.

Adapted from Dale DeGroff

Instructions

1Place water and sugar in a container with a tightfitting lid. Shake vigorously for 3 minutes. Let rest for about 1 minute. Shake again for 30 seconds. Store, sealed, in the refrigerator.
2Alternatively, you can heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Cool completely and store, sealed, in the refrigerator.

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