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Simple Syrup
Recipe

This basic syrup has dozens of uses, from moistening cakes to sweetening mixed drinks. It’s also a key ingredient in fresh fruit sorbet.

Ingredients

Serves 1 1/2 cups

2	cups	sugar
1	cup	water

Directions

1. Pour the sugar into a small saucepan.

2. Add the water and stir.

3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.

4. Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature undisturbed.

5. Pour the syrup into a clean container and refrigerate. It will keep indefinitely if you are careful to use clean utensils when working with it.

Preparation time: 10 plus minutes plus 1 hour downtime.

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