54 simple syrup recipes

Poached pears in mint sugar syrup served chilled with chocolate morsels. An elegant, light dessert with fresh mint-infused fruit and a simple chocolate garnish.

Mangos poached in a brown sugar and cinnamon syrup with vanilla, served cooled over vanilla ice cream. A simple, elegant tropical dessert with warm spice notes.

Whole peeled tangerines soaked overnight in a honey-lime syrup spiked with dark rum. An elegant, refreshing fruit dessert that's simple to prepare and feeds a crowd.

Hawaiian pineapple pie with crushed pineapple, flaked coconut, and corn syrup in a custard-style filling baked in a pie shell. Tropical, sweet, and simple to make.

Fresh figs gently poached in a simple sugar syrup until soft and jammy, then served with cream. A 3-ingredient, 15-minute breakfast that feels like a special occasion.

Oranges in wine is an elegant chilled dessert of fresh oranges soaked in a spiced red wine syrup with cinnamon and lemon. Simple, refreshing, and perfect for dinner parties.