How to Make Attar | Middle Eastern Simple Syrup

How to Make Attar | Middle Eastern Simple Syrup | القطر

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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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle East,

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 9 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 129kcal

Author: Jeehan

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.