Simple Syrup for Iced Tea & More

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Simple Syrup for Iced Tea & More

Besides tea, use this to sweeten other beverages such as fresh lemonade.

Simple Syrup for Iced Tea & More

2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup water

1. Mix sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and cool completely at room temperature. Pour into a covered container and refrigerate. Can be stored indefinitely in refrigerator.

Makes 32 (1 tablespoon) servings; Yields 2 cups.

Cooking Tip: You can rescue an overbaked cake by spiking this simple syrup with a little Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Tia Maria or brandy and drizzling it over the cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 52.0 calories; 0% calories from fat; 0.0g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 1.7mg sodium; 0.3mg potassium; 13.5g carbohydrates; 0.0g fiber; 13.5g sugar; 13.5g net carbs; 0.0g protein.