EASY, Ready in 5 MINUTES or less and the BEST way to sweeten any drink. You'll be glad to know how to make simple syrup!
This Simple syrup recipe really IS simple with just TWO INGREDIENTS! Your drinks will never be more easy to shake, stir and have on the table in minutes flat!
Why This Recipe For How To Make Simple Syrup Works...
- It's EASY!
- Uses just TWO ingredients for this simple syrup recipe!
- Can be INFUSED with flavors to make simple syrup!
This is How To Make Simple Syrup..
STEP 1.
Heat an equal amount of water and granulated sugar on the stove top.
STEP 2.
Allow to cool and refrigerate for up to 30 days!
STEP 3
Add simple syrup to any drink or cocktail you like!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What IS Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is a sugary liquid that you can add to cocktails and drinks to sweeten them!
If you can BOIL WATER, you can make a simple syrup! Seriously!
Where Can I BUY Simple Syrup?
- It's available in the grocery store in the drink section.
- You'll often also find it in a liquor store.
It looks like the photo below...
How Much Does Simple Syrup Cost?
In my grocery store in North Carolina, USA, it costs about $3.00 US Currency.
How Much Does it Cost to Make Simple Syrup?
Literally, pennies.
What Is In Simple Syrup?
A basic mix includes water and sugar ONLY. That "what is simple syrup!".
Is Simple Syrup the Same Thing as Corn Syrup?
No! It is not!
Corn syrup is a sweetener made from corn, simple syrup uses granulated sugar.
What Kind of Sugar Do I Use to Make Simple Syrup?
You will be using regular white granulated sugar like you find in the baking aisle at the grocery store.
Can I Make Simple Syrup in the Microwave?
Yes! Absolutely!
- Use the ingredients listed below.
- Place them in a microwave safe container and
- heat for 1 minute,
- stir,
- repeat at 30 second intervals until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow to cool before using.
PRO TIP: Be careful and do not allow to heat for longer than 30 second intervals without stirring due to the possibility of super heating.
What Do I Use Simple Syrup For?
We Like to Add it to...
the Pinky Out
and especially My Vanilla Iced Coffee!
Can I Add Flavors to My Simple Syrup?
Absolutely!
Try some of these..
- Cinnamon
- Jalapeno
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Mint
How Do I Infuse more Flavors?
- Put 1 Tbs of any of these into a tea bag (or in a coffee filter, close it well with a bread tie) and then
- allow it to bob around in the warm water.
- Discard when you are done.
How Long is it Good for?
If you keep yours covered and in the refrigerator, it will be good for about 30 days!
Can I Freeze This?
Yes, you absolutely CAN!
- Freeze in an ice cube tray and then you can pull out single ice cubes .
- OR Freeze in a zip lock bag (freezer safe) and freeze for up to a year.
TIPS & TRICKS for How To Make Simple Syrup
- Use a good quality water. If you live where the water is highly chlorinated, allow the water to sit overnight before making simple syrup.
- When adding the sugar to the water, stir constantly and the sugar will dissolve more quickly.
- We save ours in a Mason Jar in the refrigerator, make sure to label it with the date that it was made. It's easy to forget later.
- Try my terrific vanilla syrup for coffee!
PRO TIP: You can use this for many projects, it also makes a fine humming bird food (as long as it isn't infused with herbs).
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How to Make Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Water
- 4 Cups Sugar White Granulated
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil over medium heat on the stovetop in a sauce pan.
- Add the sugar all at once and stir until the sugar has nearly disappeared.
- Remove the pan from the heat and continue stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Allow to cool and use your simple syrup in whatever manner you desire.
Notes
- Use a good quality water. If you live where the water is highly chlorinated, allow the water to sit overnight before making simple syrup.
- When adding the sugar to the water, stir constantly and the sugar will dissolve more quickly.
- We save ours in a Mason Jar in the refrigerator, make sure to label it with the date that it was made. It's easy to forget later.
Nutrition
***This recipe first appeared on the pages of Loaves and Dishes on June 10, 2016 and has been updated with
"why this recipe works" FAQ's, process photos, step by step instructions, tips and tricks, nutrition information and a video***
A VERSE TO SHARE...
This verse has been making me consider some things in my own life, so I thought I should share with you too!
Ephesians 2: 19-22
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Don says
The tips provided are great! Thank you!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Don! Thanks for leaving a comment and I am glad you found what you needed!
Natalie says
Thank you for answering all the questions I had about simple syrup. Just when I thought cold sweet tea couldn't get any better.
My favorite tea to use is Bigelow Earl Grey Black Tea with Oil of Bergamot. The real oil of bergamot is key to the magic!!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Natalie! I'm glad you found what you needed! I'll have to try your type of tea! 🙂
Krista Lynn Braun says
And I forgot to add, that when I took note of the price of simple syrup at a local grocery chain here which is very reasonable and I believe all across the nation, it was almost 6 dollars a bottle. I can’t imagine spending that much.
Wendi Spraker says
Yeah, me EITHER! In fact, I went to the grocery today and bought nearly nothing and it was $80!!!! We can't afford to waste money like that. At least I know I can't and I doubt anyone else can either!
Krista Lynn Braun says
Thank you for this simple recipe. I’ve always used it as a bartender in both cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks as well. However, it was always made by somebody in the kitchen or at my last gig by the owners long term significant other. I never really thought to make it at home until I started making my own homemade southern style ice tea for my fiancé. By the way, I love your recipe for that as well.
I did find the traditional one to one ratio to not be as thick or sweet for our liking. So the following day I read boiled it and add it a little bit more to make it about 1 1/2 cups of sugar. My fiancé Likes his TEa diabetic-ly sweet so it comes in handy so he can make his sweeter and I can still tolerate it the way I make it following your recipe. Thanks again.
On another note, I love the photographs that you shared. I too love to take photographs of the places that I’ve lived. You are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful place.
Wendi Spraker says
Krista- you have absolutely made my day! Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you find many more recipes here that you enjoy!
Krista Lynn Braun says
I’m so glad! I continue to reference your site and revisit recipes! You are truly an inspiration!
And once things are a little bit more financially stable I plan on taking you up on some coaching in order to learn how to can as it something that I’ve always wanted to learn how to do.
Thanks again for having such a wonderful site! Bless you!!!
Moxie says
PErfect!
Jules B says
I know it's called "simple" syrup, but I never realized how simple it is. I'll be making this, for use in Cold Brew coffee, tea, and Lemonade!!! Thank you!!! I was raised in North Carolina, but live in the Central Valley of California now.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Jules! You are giving me a big head! Thanks for leaving a comment! Yeah - I didn't know it was so simple either - but when you add it to any drink - wow!1 Wonderful! 🙂
elida says
Hi Wendy,
You make me to remember that this recipe is the same thing that a barman who was working for my restaurany prepare for the coctails, but really really, i never stop to analise it. Haha very nice. Thanks
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Elida! Thank you for visiting! Yes, your barman probably did make simple syrups to add to drinks - many probably would have had flavors added in. I'm so glad you stopped by! Please come visit me again!
Sammie says
Thank you so much for your uplifting post. Sorry the recipe didn't turn out but super glad you showed me how to make simple syrup. I'm hoping to make sorbets and I will need this. Ridiculous to pay that kind of money but I guess it's just easier for some. I'll tag you in on Twitter when I make the sorbets. Ps you live in a beautiful are. Sammie xx
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Sammie. Thank you so much!! I love where I live. Those views really keep me going sometimes! Sometimes things just don't go as we planned and that's ok. At times it leads to something else more wonderful. Not always, but sometimes.
Christine says
Didn't know they even sold simple syrup! I guess I've always made my own. Good to let people know. Just think of all the other things you could be spending that money on? Hum....
Wendi Spraker says
Hey there Christine!! I agree. I see lots of stuff like this at the grocery and I just think, "Why?" Please come back and see me again soon. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Mary says
What a great way to fix the ice tea sweetness problem! We need great minds like yours for these pesky problems in life! Keep up the good work! lol Pinned. The photos are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend.
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks Mary! It's definitely not a "great mind thing". Lol. Thanks for visiting. :). I always enjoy your visits.