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Simple Syrup

By Scott Beattie

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
3 cups water

Preparation

  1. Stir sugar and water in large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and simmer 3 minutes. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.

TagsCondimentDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyMeal Prep5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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