🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
👉 That’s the classic 1:1 simple syrup
👩🍳 Method
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan.
- Heat on medium, stirring until sugar fully dissolves.
- Once clear, let it simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Cool and store in a clean bottle.
📊 Nutrition (per 1 tbsp approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~50 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~13 g |
| Sugar | ~13 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
🧪 Types of sugar syrup
🍬 1. Light syrup
- 1:1 sugar to water
- Used in drinks, cocktails, desserts
🍯 2. Thick syrup
- 2:1 sugar to water
- Used for glazing cakes, sweets
🍰 3. Flavored syrup
Add while boiling:
- Cardamom
- Rose water
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla
🍮 Common uses
- Cakes (to keep them moist)
- Middle Eastern desserts like baklava
- Milkshakes and iced drinks
- Glazing pastries
💡 Tips
- Don’t overboil → it becomes caramel
- Store in fridge → lasts 2–4 weeks
- Use hot syrup on cold desserts for better absorption
⚠️ Quick note
Sugar syrup is pure sugar dissolved in water, so it’s very high in calories and fast-absorbing carbs—use in moderation if you’re tracking health or weight.