This Lebanese sugar syrup is quite thick and flavored with rose water and orange blossom water. Everyone loves this syrup, and it is used in many desserts.
MAKES: ¾-1¼ CUPS (200-300ml)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Dissolve the sugar in water in a saucepan over medium heat without stirring.
2.Bring to a boil and scoop away the white foam that forms on the surface.
3.Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add the lemon juice. Lemon juice preserves the color and prevents the syrup from solidifying.
4.Add the rose water and the orange blossom water. Simmer for a few more minutes. Allow to cool.
