Simple Syrup
This versatile simple syrup is a sweet solution for enhancing your favorite drinks and desserts with just a few minutes of preparation. Perfect for adding a touch of sweetness without the grit of granulated sugar!
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 3/4 cupwater
- 1/2 beanvanilla bean(optional)
- 2 piecelemon or lime peel(optional)
- 1/3 cupginger(thinly sliced and peeled, optional)
- 1/4 cupfresh mint leaves(packed, optional)
- 1 tbspdried lavender flowers(optional)
- 1 1/2 tsprosewater(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add optional flavorings and continue to simmer, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes more.
- 4
Remove from heat and let steep until syrup is completely cool, then strain into a clean jar or bottle.
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