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Prepping a recipe that calls for simple syrup? Your grocery store will likely stock bottled simple syrup, but it will generally have stabilizers and preservatives. Not to mention you\u2019ll end up spending a pretty penny on it. If you\u2019re interested in keeping your syrups as, well, simple<\/em> as possible (and basically free!), homemade is the way to go. All you need is water and sugar, and you can make as much or as little of this simple syrup recipe as needed.<\/p>\n

What is simple syrup?<\/h2>\n

Simple syrup is basically liquid sugar that is used to sweeten both hot and cold drinks (especially cold drinks, so you don\u2019t have to deal with granulated sugar that stubbornly refuses to dissolve). It\u2019s often stirred into mixed drinks<\/a> and other iced beverages like homemade lemonade.<\/p>\n

How to Make Simple Syrup<\/h2>\n

To make simple syrup, boil together equal parts water and sugar, then turn the heat down to a simmer and let the sugar completely dissolve. Let the simple syrup cool to room temperature, then bottle and refrigerate it. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n

Simple Syrup Ingredients<\/h2>\n