Simple Sugar Syrup

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Simple Syrup is little more then a mixture of sugar and water. The sweetness and/or density is a matter of preference. Thin and medium syrup is best for cocktails, while thicker syrup is used for sundaes, fountain drinks and deserts.

by That Napa Chicken R·published 2006-01-27

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Servings

3 cups

Total time

10 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

258 kcal

Ingredients (2)

serves

3 cups waterwater
1 cup sugar, for thin syrup (for medium syrup use 2 cups, for thick syrup use 3 cups)sugar

Instructions (4 steps)

01Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
02Pour in sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
03Remove saucepan from heat and allow contents to cool.
04Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready for use.

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