We chose to illustrate how to make a thick simple syrup, which we later used for candying orange rinds for use in a biscotti recipe . We used one cup of water and one cup of sugar to make thick simple syrup. 2 Place the water and sugar in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and watch as the sugar dissolves . Stirring is not necessary, but will not harm the syrup.
Some cooks choose to add flavoring to their simple syrups.
The correct time to add flavoring is before the water comes to a boil. Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool to room temperature. If you would like to flavor the syrup with alcohols like rum or amaretto, add the alcohol after the syrup has cooled to room temperature. Please review our Legal Notice and Privacy Policy .