Simple Syrup Recipe

Name: Simple Syrup Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 375 ml
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1 cup (200 g) white sugar; 1 cup (250 ml) water; Zest of 1 lemon, a few sprigs of lavender or a handful of fresh herbs (mint, basil, rosemary)

Preparation 2 min
Cooking 5 min
Servings 375 ml
Freezing Absolutely

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Syrup

1 cup (200 g) white sugar
1 cup (250 ml) water

To flavour (optional)

Zest of 1 lemon, a few sprigs of lavender or a handful of fresh herbs (mint, basil, rosemary)

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Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Keep it at a gentle simmer: if it boils hard, the syrup reduces and takes on a caramel flavour.
Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
For a flavoured syrup, add the zest, lavender or herbs to the cold syrup. Cover and let infuse in the fridge for 12 hours, then strain.
Pour into a clean, dry, airtight bottle or jar. Refrigerate.