Simple syrup end result

When making a simple syrup, my ratio was four cups water to three cups sugar, what is the end volume?

I ask because i messed up a drink recipe by measuring the next step against the amount of the water and forgetting to take into account the increase in volume due to the sugar.

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Best Answer

6 TBS (3 ounces by volume) of granulated sugar, mixed with 4 liquid ounces of water (1/2 cup US), brought to a hard boil in the microwave yielded just over 6 liquid ounces of syrup. (A drop of color added for readability)

I would suspect that it didn't reach 7 ounces because of the air included in the volumetric measurement of granulated sugar.

So 4 cups of water plus 3 cups of granulated sugar would yield just over 6 cups of syrup if not allowed to reduce on the stove.

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How do you know simple syrup is done?

Remember \u2013 the longer you boil it, the thicker the syrup will be when cooled. To test if the sugar is completely dissolved: Using spoon, scoop up a small amount of the syrup. You should not be able to see any sugars crystals in the liquid. If you do, boil a little longer.

How does simple syrup last?

You can keep basic simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks, or 1-2 weeks for flavored simple syrups.

What happens to simple syrup after a month?

If there is a one-to-one ratio of water to sugar, the syrup will generally last one month. I there is a two to one ratio, or twice as much sugar as water, this solution will last around six months. If there is two parts water to one part sugar, it will last around the one month time period.

What happens if you cook simple syrup too long?

So simple syrups have a decent shelf life, when prepared and stored properly: made with very hot water and stored in a sterile container in the refrigerator. But decent doesn't mean interminable\u2014left too long, your syrup can get moldy, so make only quantities that you're likely to use within a reasonable time frame.

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