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Default Lemonade Aid: "Instant" Microwave Syrup

On 7/9/2014 8:01 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> spamtrap1888 wrote:
>>
>> Just a little tip -- no big whoop:
>>
>> As part of beating the heat, I like to drink homemade lemonade, with
>> a little sugar -- just enough to cut the acid of the lemon juice.
>>
>> Sugar doesn't like to dissolve in room temp water, so I have been
>> making syrup. Just put a half cup of sugar and a half cup of water in a
>> used jelly jar, stir, then microwave them (in my setup) for 2.5 minutes.
>> The last half minute, the mixture boils satisfactorily.
>>
>> Put the lid on the jar, and store it in the fridge.

>
> Or you can use Karo Syrup.
>

Karo syrup is not simple syrup.

Jill