Simple Syrup

Decorating By steph95 Updated 1 Aug 2006 , 4:30pm by Beckalita

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steph95 Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 2:08pm
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How long can I keep simple syrup around safely?

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tbittner Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 2:18pm
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I keep a basic sugar/water mix in the fridge in a sealed container for months and just add my other flvoring to a small portion when needed. It is not perishable but I would redo every 6 months or so if I had any unused.

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steph95 Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 2:42pm
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I've had some for about a month. I didn't think it could go bad as long as it's refrigerated, but what do I know?!?!? icon_wink.gif

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karmicflower Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 2:48am
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I was looking at this document, its from Texas A&M University, on proper food storage, and it lists syrup in their, its says 12 months in the pantry and to refrigerate for longer life.

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/store/texas_storage.pdf

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Tonja Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 2:53am
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I have been reading about simple syrup... What is it and what is it used for? ~Tonja

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SugarFrosted Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 3:02am
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Simple syrup is 2 parts sugar and 1 part water (or 1:1 if you like it a bit thinner), heated to boiling and then flavor added, if you desire. It is used, in a squirt bottle, to moisten cakes. It is also used to mix with cocktails, to add sweetness.

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karmicflower Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 4:34am
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its also great to sweeten teas and lemonade, since the sugar is dissolved when it is boiled it doesn't leave the gritty sugar taste as when you add the sugar directly to the drink. I like to make it and flavor it with lemon and use it for teas.. yum icon_biggrin.gif

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rezzygirl Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 4:40am
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I also keep it for months. I have several in squeeze bottles in the fridge with different liqueur flavorings added. Saves a lot of time.

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Tonja Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 4:23pm
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How do you use it to flavor cakes and to moisten it? Add after the cake is baked or before... I hope this is not a stupid question. Please be gentle.... lol

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Beckalita Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 4:30pm
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You use it after the cake is baked, it can help moisten a dry cake and add some flavor.

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