Light Syrup
Effortlessly elevate your beverages and desserts with this simple yet essential Light Syrup recipe. Made with just two pantry staples—granulated sugar and water—this versatile sweetener is ready in under 10 minutes. The gentle simmering process ensures a perfectly clear syrup with a smooth, pourable consistency, ideal for sweetening iced teas, cocktails, coffee, and homemade lemonades. With its easy preparation and long shelf life of up to a month in the fridge, this Light Syrup is a must-have for every home cook's repertoire. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to the perfect homemade touch for all your culinary creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 cups of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture gently to dissolve the sugar.
Continue stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved, and the liquid becomes clear, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
Do not let the syrup come to a rapid boil; keep it at a gentle simmer.
Once the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup has reached a desired consistency, remove the saucepan from heat.
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a clean, airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Stir or shake before use if it settles over time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 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.
