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Sugar Syrup
Mimi Cooks
Makes about 2.5 cups of syrup
BeginnerMiddle Eastern sweets are very sweet, they get this sweetness by adding Sugar syrup as the basic ingredients in most Middle Eastern sweets. it is easy to prepare at home and takes no time at all. You may add some flavoring to it such as Vanilla, Orange Blossom water or Rose water. Basic rule of thumb, pour hot syrup on cold sweets and pour cold syrup on hot sweets.
Total Steps
4
Ingredients
4
Tools Needed
2
Ingredients
- 2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water or rose water(optional)
Instructions
1
Step 1
Combine the sugar and water in a pot.
2
Step 2
Add the lemon juice.
3
Step 3
Add the orange blossom water or rose water, if using.
4
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the syrup thickens slightly.
Tools & Equipment
Pot
Stove