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How do I make a classic simple syrup?

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Don’t forget… Equal parts sugar and water on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool & store for up to 4 weeks in the fridge.

It’s that easy. Now, there are other versions of simple syrup.

You can have:

Rich syrup: 2:1 sugar to water ratio

Demerara syrup: Use demerara syrup rather than white granulated sugar

Honey syrup: Use honey instead of white granulated sugar

Flavored simple syrups: Usually this is the same as simple syrup but adds a flavor component to the mix.

Now, I always recommend making homemade simple syrup but there are some exceptions where it may be easier to purchase them. These syrups are: Agave syrup, Orgeat Syrup, Gomme syrup

Let’s Talk Recipes:

Want to change it up? Switch the white granulated sugar for a different type of sugar: brown sugar, stevia, or even demerara sugar!

• Classic Simple Syrup

  • 1 Cup Water

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • Place in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

  • Remove from heat and let cool.

  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

• Honey Syrup

  • 1/2 cup Water

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • Place in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

  • Remove from heat and let cool.

  • Store in the fridge or up to 4 weeks.

• Vanilla Syrup 2 ways:

  • Vanilla Syrup made with Vanilla Extract:

    • 1 Cup Water

    • 1 Cup Sugar

    • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract

    • Place in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

    • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and let cool.

    • Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

  • Vanilla Syrup with Vanilla Beans:

    • 1 Cup Water

    • 1 Cup Sugar

    • 1 Vanilla bean pod

    • Using a knife, slit the vanilla bean down the middle of the pod and scrape the seeds into the saucepan.

    • Add sugar, vanilla bean pod, and water into the saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

    • Remove from heat and let cool completely.

    • Strain and store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

• Strawberry Syrup

  • 1 Cup Water

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • 1 Cup Chopped Strawberries

  • Place in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

  • Once the sugar has dissolved, let simmer for about 8-10 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.

  • Once cooled, strain and store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

• Cranberry/Blueberry Syrup

  • 1 Cup Water

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • 1 Cup Cranberries/Blueberries

  • Place in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

  • Once the sugar has dissolved, let simmer stirring occasionally until all berries have popped.

  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.

  • Once cooled, strain and store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

• Herb Syrup

  • 1 Cup Water

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • 4-5 sprigs of thyme, rosemary, etc. OR approx. 2 tbsp

  • Place in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

  • Once the sugar has dissolved, let simmer for about 4-5 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.

  • Once cooled, strain and store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

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