Use this simple syrup to
sweeten tea and other beverages such as fresh lemonade.
Simple
Syrup for Iced Tea & More
- 2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup water
- Mix sugar, corn syrup
and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for
2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool
completely at room temperature. Pour into a covered container
and refrigerate. Can be stored indefinitely in refrigerator.
Makes 32 (1 tablespoon)
servings; Yields 2 cups.
For Minted Simple Syrup:
Add 1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves with all ingredients
and cook as directed. Pour syrup through a fine sieve, pressing
on solids, before placing in container for storage.
Cooking Tip: You can rescue
an overbaked cake by spiking this simple syrup with a little
Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Tia Maria or brandy and drizzling it over
the cake.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1 tablespoon): 52.0 calories; 0% calories from fat;
0.0g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 1.7mg sodium; 0.3mg potassium;
13.5g carbohydrates; 0.0g fiber; 13.5g sugar; 13.5g net carbs;
0.0g protein.
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