Baklawa Syrup
A fragrant Middle Eastern simple syrup made with sugar, lemon, and floral water, perfect for soaking into layers of crisp pastry, specifically baklawa.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 772kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups White granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons Rose water or can be orange blossom water or both
Instructions
- Pour the water into the center of a saucepan over medium heat, then carefully add the sugar on top, avoiding the sides of the pot as much as possible. Let the sugar dissolve naturally without stirring. It will begin to look cloudy, once it’s fully dissolved and the mixture starts to boil (this usually takes a minute or two), stir in the lemon juice.3 cups White granulated sugar, 1 cup Water, 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- Allow it to boil for one-two minutes, then add the rose water, or orange blossom water, or a combination of both. Let it gently simmer for another minute. Timing can vary slightly depending on your stovetop, and the quantity you are making. Refer to the tips above.Turn off the heat straight away.2 tablespoons Rose water
Nutrition
Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 200g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg