This recipe comes from the Ball Canning Back to Basics Book on page 116. It yields about 4 (1-pint) jars or 2 (1-quart) jars of sliced peaches. This will yield 6 1/2 cups of light syrup.

The ratios correspond to different canned fruits that benefit from more or less added sweetness, and it's actually quite easy to make this simple syrup to use with your homemade canned fruits.

Here’s how to make cider syrup. If you want, you can multiply this recipe by a factor of four (to still fit in a 5-gallon stock pot and make about 8 pints, or a boiling-water-bath canner load ...

Steeping the plant material for longer will yield stronger syrup. Once winter sets in, drizzle the syrup over snow-cream. The recipe can be scaled up.

Looking for an easy way to make your homemade cocktails really stand out ... fruit as a topping for yogurt or ice cream. Simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to a month.

Elevate your next event by serving custom drinks with delicious syrups. Brandi and Karen from Totally Hitched Events stopped by our kitchen to share ...

Of course, you can also add warming spices like star anise, nutmeg, and even peppercorns for a homemade chai masala syrup. Though it may be tempting to keep this simple and delicious condiment all ...