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Simple Sugar Syrup

This syrup is good to have on hand for making sorbets and certain cocktails. A plus: It keeps for a long time.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups water

Preparation

  1. Place the sugar and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool syrup to room temperature. Use immediately or refrigerate indefinitely in a covered container until needed.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per 1/4 cup: 150 calories
40g carbohydrates
no protein
no fat
no cholesterol.
Nutritional Breakdown: New Wellness
Richmond
Va.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness
Richmond
Va.
TagsDessertQuick & EasyVeganSimmerParade
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