Make Sugar Water

Sugar water is a versatile and convenient mixture suitable for a variety of uses, from drinks, foods, and ice creams, to feeding birds and animals. This article provides some methods for making it; you are encouraged to add trusted variants of your own.

Method 1 (Add and shake)

 * 1)  Dissolve 5 pounds of sugar into 2 quarts of warm to hot water. Boiling water is not essential.
 * 2)  Stir to help the sugar dissolve. Use a wooden spoon. Alternately, you can shake the container to help dissolve the sugar.

Method 2 (Boil)

 * 1)  Add 4 parts water to 1 part sugar.
 * 2)  Boil the mixture. Keep an eye on it and it is ready once the sugar has dissolved completely.
 * 3)  Allow to cool before use.

Method 3 (2:1)

 * 1)  Add 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.
 * 2)  Bring water to the boil.
 * 3)  Add the sugar to the water. Remove from heat once sugar has dissolved.
 * 4)  Allow to cool. The mixture is ready for use once cold.

Tips

 * If boiling, always remove before the mixture starts to thicken, or you won't have sugar water, you'll have the makings of candy.

Warnings

 * Always take care if using boiling water.
 * Don't assume that boiling creates a longer lasting mixture; this is a myth, so remember to change sugar water feed for birds regularly!

Things You'll Need

 * Container or saucepan
 * Sugar
 * Water
 * Wooden spoon

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 * How to Make Edible Sugar Crystals
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