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an apothecary bottle filled with dark brown simple syrup.

Demerara Simple Syrup Recipe

Amy Traynor
This easy simple syrup recipe uses demerara sugar for its slight molasses and caramel flavor. Make simple syrup with demerara or turbinado sugar when you want a less processed, most natural sweetener for drinks of all kinds.
Prep Time 1 minute
Mixing Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 bottle

Equipment

  • 1 Electric tea kettle (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup demerara sugar (turbinado sugar can be substituted)
  • 1 cup hot water

Instructions
 

  • Combine both ingredients in a mason jar or other heat-safe container.
  • Stir until all of the sugar has dissolved. Let the syrup cool before adding to cold drinks.
  • Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Keyword demerara, simple syrup, syrup
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