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Simple Syrup for Iced Coffee (Liquid Sugar)
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Simple Syrup (Liquid Sugar for Cold Drinks)

Simple syrup is liquid sugar that doesn't have to dissolve. Scroll to learn how to make this easy simple syrup recipe.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Coffee Syrup, Liquid Sugar, Simple Syrup
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice*

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, cook and stir the water and sugars over medium-high heat until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Cool completely.
  • Using a funnel, pour into a bottle with an air-tight lid or pump dispenser. Store on your counter-top up to two months.

Notes

*The lemon juice is to keep the liquid sugar from crystalizing and does not add lemon flavor.
(Once cooled, add 3 Tablespoons of vanilla extract to make this a vanilla syrup, or try any other favorite flavored extract.)

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg