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Simple Sugar Syrup

By Sheila Lukins

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups water

Preparation

  1. Place 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan; bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. The syrup can be used immediately or stored in a covered container until needed.

TagsSauceDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganMeal Prep5 Ingredients or FewerEasySimmerParade
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