Simple Syrup Ratios

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit

By Abra Berens

Published 2023

  • About

In general, the “weight” of the syrup refers to the ratio of sugar to water. All versions are made (in my home) in the same way—combine sugar and water, bring to a boil, make sure the sugar is dissolved, and done-zo. For most simple syrups, I use a medium syrup.

Ingredients

Light Syrup

  • 1 part sugar to 2 parts water

Method

So, for heavy syrup, use 2 cups [400 g] of sugar in 1 cup [240