Simple Syrup

Name: Simple Syrup
Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 3 cups water

August 20, 2004

Photo by Chelsea Kyle

Recipe information

3 cups sugar

3 cups water

In a saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup. Syrup may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.

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