Post #210441 by JerseyRED on Thu, Jan 26, 2006 5:18 AM

Superfine sugar is VERY easy to make into simple syrup! It doesn't need to be heated and dissolves rather easily in water. Just place it in a jar with water and shake. Then shake again. And then one more time.
Just be sure it’s NOT powered confectioner’s sugar as this has corn starch in it and will cause clumping. Superfine sugar can be hard to find in your average supermarket so be sure to not get the two of them confused. If you can’t find superfine then go with the regular table sugar, but you will need to use heat.

I've seen 1 part sugar to 1 part water, 2:1 and 1:2 ratios. I’d start a small batch with a 1:1. You can always increase or decrease the next batch.
Since I use Splenda, as many are very concerned about weight gain at this time of year, I use a 1 part sugar to 2 part water ratio. Splenda seems very sweet to me and the taste can overwhelm. But it also does not need to be heated and dissolves very easily in water with just a little shaking.

Edit: I add a vodka if the batch is large. I have had mold form in my simple syrup.

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[ Edited by: JerseyRED 2006-01-26 05:21 ]