Tuesday, April 20, 2010

How to Make Homemade Syrup ~ EASY!

It is super easy and cheap to make your own homemade syrup; and better yet, it doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, or weird unprounceable ingredients.

I make my syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with a dash of salt sprinkled in.  It's *that* easy!  Bring it to a boil (a typical family would probably use like a cup of sugar, a cup of water, and maybe an eighth teaspoon of salt), and then turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes until thick.  Whisk it every now and again to keep it from burning or sticking. 

When it has thickened, pour in a teaspoon or two of whatever extract you like ~ maple, vanilla, orange, etc.  Sometimes I also plop some butter right into the syrup to melt together.  It's good, easy, and cheap!

1 comment:

  1. I have always done 2:1 ratio. 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. You can make extra, just make sure you store it in the refrigerator.

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