Simple Sugar Syrup

Name: Simple Sugar Syrup
Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water

August 20, 2004

This syrup is good to have on hand for making sorbets and certain cocktails. A plus: It keeps for a long time.

Recipe information

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

Place the sugar and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool syrup to room temperature. Use immediately or refrigerate indefinitely in a covered container until needed.

Per 1/4 cup: 150 calories

40g carbohydrates

no protein

no fat

no cholesterol.

Nutritional Breakdown: New Wellness

Richmond

Va.

#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

Richmond

Va.

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