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Simple Syrup Recipe in a glass jar with gold lid
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5 from 10 votes

Simple Syrup Recipe (Classic & Easy)

Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time9 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Mocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: simple, syrup
Servings: 16 T
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Chandice Probst
Cost: $0.25

Ingredients

  • 1 C water
  • 1 C sugar

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a pan and whisk well
  • Bring to a boil whisking occasionally then remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes
  • Pour syrup into a glass bottle and store at room temperature

Notes

Simple syrup can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, whichever you prefer. You can use a glass or plastic container just be sure the simple syrup is cooled before pouring in if you are going to use plastic. 
It does not need to be refrigerated. It handles well at room temperature.
You can keep simple syrup for 1-2 weeks art room temperature or about 1 month in the refrigerator. Once it starts to get cloudy or discolored, it is no longer good.

Nutrition

Serving: 1T | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg