How to Make Simple Syrup

With just two ingredients—sugar and water—it creates a smooth liquid sweetener that’s perfect for baking, drinks, and desserts. 

Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water. It mixes easily into recipes and drinks because the sugar is already dissolved.

- 250g granulated sugar or caster sugar
-250g water
(You can scale this up or down as needed.)

- Small saucepan 
- Weighing scale 
- Spoon or spatula
- Heat-safe jar or container

- Pour water and sugar into a small saucepan.

- Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- Pour into a clean jar or container. 
Tips:
-The mixture should be clear
- No need to boil—just heat until dissolved.

Sweeten lemonade, iced tea, cocktails or smoothies Brush onto cakes to keep them moist Sweeten fruit salads or yoghurt Use in baking and dessert recipes

- Store in the fridge
- Keeps for 2–3 weeks in a sealed container

Vanilla: Add 1 vanilla pod to the pan 
Citrus: Add lemon or orange peel while heating, then strain before use 
Cinnamon: Add a cinnamon stick while heating, remove before use 
Mint: add mint springs in while warm and remove before use 

Is simple syrup the same as sugar syrup?
No — simple syrup and sugar syrup are not the same but can be mistaken to be the same.
Simple syrup usually means a mixture of equal parts sugar and water (1:1). It’s a specific type of sugar syrup and is commonly used in baking and drinks because it’s light and easy to mix. Sugar syrup is a broader term. It is mainly used for making caramel and spun sugar. But it is made in the same way using sugar and water. It is a 2:1 ratio and needs to reach a certain temperature. 

Is lime cordial the same as simple syrup?
No — lime cordial is not the same as simple syrup.
Simple syrup
Made from just sugar and water and is a Neutral sweetener Lime cordial
Made with lime juice (or lime extract), sugar, and water. And it often includes lime zest and sometimes preservatives You can add lime zest to your simple syrup to give it a natural lime cordial flavour

Can you use demerara sugar?
Yes, you can use demerara sugar in simple syrup, However, bear in mind that the colour and flavour will change. It also may take longer for the sugar to dissolve.

How to substitute simple syrup?
You can use a number of things to substitute simple syrup. Honey and maple syrup is a good alternative option, use ¾ of the amount of honey or maple syrup. Agave nectar would also be a good substitute; you can use the same quantity for this. Also flavoured juices or cordials would be a good substitute, and this would be swapped as per flavour preference.