Ingredients
- 1kg / 2¼lb granulated sugar
- 1 litre / 1¾ pints water
Method
- Place the sugar in a pan with the water. Place on a high heat and bring to the boil, stirring from time to time to dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer for 5 minutes before skimming off any impurities which may have risen to the surface.
- Leave to cool.
Notes
This is a 50/50 mix of sugar and water used in desserts. It will keep for up to eight weeks in the fridge, so you can make it well in advance. Good for poaching fruit and can be flavoured with lots of things — such as cinnamon, vanilla, lemon and orange.