Simple Syrup Recipe
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Simple syrups are used when you want to bring added moisture to a cake. Some cakes tend to be dry and can use a little moisture picker upper. This is my go to syrup. It is not as sweet as most traditional simple syrups out there, but it works great with my cakes.
Author: Joseph
Recipe type: Syrup
Cuisine: Cakes, Icings and Fillings
Serves: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 Cups Water
Instructions
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan.
- Place on the stove on high heat and stir to until occasionally.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, all it to boil for 30 seconds then turn off and heat and allow to come to room temperature.
- If you want to add a flavoring to your syrup add it once you remove it from the stove to cool down. Add flavoring to taste.
- Use when cool.
Notes
Simple syrups can be sweeter if you desire. You can easily go up to 2 parts sugar to 1 part water and follow the same recipe.
If you want to add additional flavors to your syrups, you can use flavoring extracts, alcohols such as Creme de Mint, a flavors Schnapps or even a flavor brandy to taste.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
If you want to add additional flavors to your syrups, you can use flavoring extracts, alcohols such as Creme de Mint, a flavors Schnapps or even a flavor brandy to taste.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Recipe by Desserts-101.com at /simple-syrup-recipe/