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Simple Syrup

By Audrey Saunders

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Preparation

  1. Stir sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil 3 minutes. Cool syrup, then cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Will keep up to a month in the refrigerator.)

TagsDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit
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