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Rich Simple Syrup

By The Gourmet Test Kitchen

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Cooks' note:

Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 3 months. Leftover syrup can be used to sweeten iced tea and lemonade.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water

Preparation

  1. Bring sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer 5 minutes. Cool syrup completely.

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