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  <id>10533</id>
  <title>Simple Syrup</title>
  <total_time>5 mins, plus cooling time</total_time>
  <active_time>5 mins</active_time>
  <serves>2 cups</serves>
  <published_at>Wed Oct 24 00:34:00 -0700 2007</published_at>
  <updated_at>Fri Jun 06 15:13:53 -0700 2008</updated_at>
  <difficulty>Easy</difficulty>
  <cuisine>American</cuisine>
  <type>CHOW</type>
  <link>http://www.chow.com/recipes/10533</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:13:53 GMT</pubDate>
  <short_description>A bar staple</short_description>
  <long_description>A bar staple used in many drinks.</long_description>
  <introduction>
    <![CDATA[<p>Use this bar staple in our <a href="/recipes/10442">Basic Iced Tea</a> or, if you want something spiked, in the <a href="/recipes/10198">Irish Fix</a>.</p>


	<p><strong>Game plan:</strong> This can be made weeks in advance and stored in a very clean container in the refrigerator.</p>]]>
  </introduction>
  <instructions>
    <![CDATA[<ol>
	<li>Place sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. </li>
		<li>Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is completely dissolved and syrup is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. </li>
		<li>Transfer syrup to a container with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.</li>
	</ol>]]>
  </instructions>
  <img>http://www.chow.com</img>
  <author>Nick Mautone</author>
  <category>
    <id>41</id>
    <name>Drink</name>
  </category>
  <ingredients>
    <ingredient>
      <ingredient_id>298</ingredient_id>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>2 cups <strong>granulated sugar</strong></p>]]>
      </description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <ingredient_id></ingredient_id>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>1 cup water</p>]]>
      </description>
    </ingredient>
  </ingredients>
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