Simple Syrup? A good recipe.

Question

Used to coat cakes to prevent crumbles mixing with icing while frosting the cake.

What's a good recipe for simple syrup? Something you have tried and use a lot.

Don't want any sites to go to....done that.

Answer 1

Simple Syrup is only 2 parts sugar, 1 part water. To make mine taste better and have different flavors, I use vanilla, molasses, and mint sometimes.

Answer 2

Simple Syrup --

INGREDIENTS

1 cup white sugar

1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.

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Brandy Simple Syrup --

INGREDIENTS

2 cups water

1 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/4 cup brandy

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Strain into a sealable container, removing the lemon zest. Allow to cool, then cover and store in refrigerator.

When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting.

Answer 3

2 parts sugar with 1 part water.

Bring the water to a boil and dissolve the sugar into the boiling water.

Once the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat.

Cool completely before storing.

I sometimes cook for just a bit longer when I want a thicker syrup.