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

(8) Total: 5 mins

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Ingredients (2)

1 cup cold water
1 cup granulated sugar

Nutritional Information

Calories129
Fat
Saturated fat
Trans fat
Carbs33.33g
Fiber
Sugar33.27g
Protein
Cholesterol
Sodium1.91mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by

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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