Making a basic sugar syrup

To make a simple sugar syrup you will need a clean, dry, heavy pan that is large enough to accommodate three to four times the volume of ingredients. Using an unlined copper pan will always yield the best results, but if you do not have one, you can use a large, heavy stainless-steel pan instead. It is best to read through the recipe and get all the ingredients and equipment needed together before you start. You need to keep a close eye on sugar syrup, so you cannot leave the kitchen or sta