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Sugar Syrup ()

Sugar Syrup

VegetarianMakes 750 ML (25 FL OZ)

A clear, sweet simple syrup made from water and caster sugar, used for sweetening drinks and desserts.

Ingredients

01
Water · Paani
745 g750 ml
liquid
02
Caster sugar · Boora
750 g
sweetener

Method

  1. Put 745 g water and 750 g caster sugar into a large heavy-based saucepan.
  2. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Raise the heat and boil for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
  5. Pour into a sterilised glass bottle with a screw top and keep in the refrigerator until needed.

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Water
  • Stock

    Use the same weight in savoury dishes; it adds body, so adjust salt.

  • Milk

    Use the same weight only in doughs or creamy dishes; it makes the result richer.

  • Coconut water

    Use the same weight in curries or rice; it adds sweetness and a faint coconut taste.

Caster sugar
  • Granulated sugar

    Use the same weight. It is slightly coarser, so stir a little longer to dissolve; in baking, grind briefly if a fine texture matters.

  • Demerara sugar

    Use the same weight, but dissolve it earlier as it is coarser. It adds a light caramel note and a little colour.

  • Ground jaggery or soft brown sugar

    Use the same weight; crush or grate jaggery first. It darkens the dish and adds molasses flavour, so reduce other liquid slightly.

Similar dishes

Pickling Liquor
Pickling Liquor tastes sharp from the vinegar and warmly aromatic from the whole spices, while this dish tastes only clear and sweet.
  • Same: Pickling Liquor shares caster sugar as a main ingredient with this dish, and both are liquid preparations.
  • Different: Pickling Liquor uses white wine vinegar instead of water and adds star anise, cinnamon stick, clove and Indian bay leaf, while this dish is only water and caster sugar.