Simple syrup

Simple syrup is a great all-purpose glaze for cakes and fruitcakes, adding moisture and a bit of sweetness.

This syrup isn’t so thick as syrup-like. It’s a bit thicker than water, though not much which is exactly how it should be.

Ingredients:

1 cup (227g) water

1 cup (198g) granulated sugar

Instructions:

Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Simmer for 3 minutes, no mixing required. Remove from the heat, and cool to room temperature.

Store airtight in the refrigerator indefinitely.

Flavors:

Want to make a flavored version of simple syrup? Try one of these variations:

• Vanilla simple syrup: Heat briefly, just to dissolve the sugar, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
• Lemon simple syrup: Mix the juice of 1 lemon (about 50g)
• Alcohol simple syrup: add one shot of alcohol of your choice
  
• Coffee simple syrup: add one shot of espresso to the syrup or replace some of the water with coffee

HAPPY BAKING!