Iced Tea Sweetener
Elevate your homemade iced tea with this simple yet versatile Iced Tea Sweetener that’s ready in just 7 minutes! This perfectly balanced syrup, made with equal parts granulated sugar and water, dissolves effortlessly into cold drinks, ensuring no more gritty sugar at the bottom of your glass. Infuse the sweetener with a strip of lemon zest for a citrusy twist or a splash of vanilla extract for a warm, aromatic undertone—it’s entirely customizable to suit your flavor preferences. Stored in an airtight container, this syrup stays fresh in the fridge for up to a month, making it a convenient go-to for sweetening all your summer beverages. Light, flavorful, and easy to use, this sweetener will transform any iced tea into a refreshingly sweet indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 strip Lemon zest (optional, for flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until all the sugar has dissolved.
Once the sugar has dissolved completely, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Avoid boiling.
If you'd like to infuse additional flavors, add 1 strip of lemon zest or 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the syrup during cooking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature. Discard the lemon zest if used.
Pour the cooled syrup into a clean, airtight container or bottle and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
To use, stir 1-2 tablespoons of the sweetener into a glass of iced tea (adjust to taste) and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 13 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
