Top tips for making simple syrup at home

• First, gather your ingredients. All you need is equal parts sugar and water, a saucepan to cook them in and a spoon to stir the ingredients.
• Next, combine the sugar and water in your saucepan, and heat the mixture over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes. You’ll know your syrup is ready when it looks clear and smooth.
• As with all cooking, this is a very enjoyable and fulfilling experience. But like all cooking, you need to take care and not rush any of the steps. Take care not to splash the syrup when it is hot, as it can burn.
• Once cooled, transfer syrup into a sterilised airtight jar so that you can use it when needed
• Don’t forget to label the jar so you will remember which syrup is in it. AND put the date – so you know when to discard any syrup you have left over.
• Store in the fridge for up to a two weeks, then discard any unused syrup. That’s why I made a small amount in this recipe – to avoid the risk of much going to waste!