Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Make-Ahead Simple Syrup 1.0 (2) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 25, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 cup Simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for as long as two months. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled so that you always have some on hand. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Directions Prepare an ice-water bath. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar has completely dissolved, about 10 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a bowl, and set the bowl over the ice-water bath. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly chilled before using or storing. Rate it Print