coat freshly baked items with the icing IT’S DONE WHEN IT’S DONE The glaze should look shiny and glossy after it has been applied to a hot product It should dry out on the product, as one of its functions is to protect the product from drying out If the mixture is lumpy, just be patient and let the lumps dissolve, or strain them out STORAGE Store in a container covered with a lid or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to a month Stir before using, as some of the sugar will settle on the bottom SIMPLE SYRUP YIELD | 235 GRAMS (ABOUT 1 CUP) Simple syrup is not just sugar and water: it is the right ratio of sugar to water The amount of sugar in proportion to the water ensures that the syrup will not easily spoil, as the sugar acts as a natural preservative This simple syrup is not too sweet, and therefore it can be used for many different recipes BEFORE YOU BEGIN >> Get out the following equipment and allow all of the ingredients to come to room temperature: Digital scale, set to metric weights 1 medium saucepan 1 rubber spatula 1 jar with a lid ... settle on the bottom SIMPLE SYRUP YIELD | 235 GRAMS (ABOUT 1 CUP) Simple syrup is not just sugar and water: it is the right ratio of sugar to water The amount of sugar in proportion to the water ensures that the. ..let the lumps dissolve, or strain them out STORAGE Store in a container covered with a lid or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to a month Stir before using, as some of the sugar will... sugar in proportion to the water ensures that the syrup will not easily spoil, as the sugar acts as a natural preservative This simple syrup is not too sweet, and therefore it can be used for many different