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Basic sugar syrup

Recipe from: - SHAPE 11/1/2001 12:00:00 AM



 
 
 

Ingredients

 
  • 250
    ml
    granulated sugar
  • 250
    ml
    water
 

Method

 
Combine the sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat.
As soon as the mixture comes to a rolling boil, remove the pan from the heat.
Cool completely before using, or store in the fridge in a glass jar.
Makes enough for 1 batch of fresh fruit sorbet or best-ever watermelon sorbet.

Makes 1 cup.

 
Servings: Change Serving
 

 

 
 

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