Sugar Syrup
A simple syrup, used to finish cakes, and in cake decorating, cocktails and more
Ingredients
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 cups water
- 1 tsp lemon, orange or lime juice optional
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water and zest (if using) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, to dissolve the sugar
- Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes
- Allow to cool, then place in a sealable jar and refrigerate
Notes
Sugar syrup can be flavoured, by including lemon, lime or orange juice.
Sugar syrup will keep, sealed in the refrigerator for a few months.
The quantities can be doubled or tripled, depending on how much you need