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How to Make Attar | Middle Eastern Simple Syrup | القطر

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Having a sweet aromatic syrup that you can drizzle on top of your favorite dessert, fruit, or drink is perfect for you sweet cheat day! Attar (القطر، الشيرة) is a Middle Eastern simple sweet syrup.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle East,
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup water (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • This simple syrup requires no stirring, so don’t stir your sugar, but carefully pour your sugar in the middle of the pot, add water and lemon juice.
  • Cook on high heat for 8 minutes only. Set the timer, otherwise, it can burn or get too thick.
  • Remove from the heat immediately. You will notice the syrup will still be runny. But, it will get thicker as it cools down.
  • After it has cooled, store it in a jar. You can keep simple syrup for up to 6 months.  

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Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.

Serving: 12gCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 33gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 33gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg