Simple Syrup
Ingredients
Directions
Make the syrup
Combine the sugar and cold water in a saucepan.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
When all of the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Store
Transfer to a storage container, and refrigerate until needed.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Granulated sugar
- Dissolves in the water to create a sweet, thick liquid for sweetening and moistening other foods.
- Water
- Dissolves the sugar and carries it evenly through the syrup as it heats.
The step that matters
Stirring while the water comes to a boil. Sugar left undissolved on the bottom of the pan can burn or recrystallize later. Stirring until all the sugar has dissolved keeps the syrup smooth and clear.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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