Let's talk syrups
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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.