Homemade Golden Syrup
Learn how to make the most delicious homemade golden syrup with just 3 simple ingredients and minutes of hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 lemon slices
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the water and sugar and mix until the sugar has completely melted.
- Now add the lemon juice and a couple of lemon slices and bring the heat down.
- Let this cook for about 40-60 minutes or until the mixture gets to this deep amber color.
- Take it off heat, allow it to cool down and then transfer it to an airtight container.
Notes
- If the syrup looks runny when you take it off heat, don't worry. It will thicken as it cools down.
- Getting the syrup to that perfect amber color takes time, so be patient.
- Remember that it is a low and slow process- don't try to rush things and cook it over high heat, or you'll risk burning the syrup.
- Make sure you use a heavy bottomed saucepan to make the syrup.
- Once you add the sugar, give the mixture a quick stir and then let it cook without disturbing it. This will help prevent crystallization of sugar and you'll get the perfect thick and sticky syrup you're looking for.
- Allow the syrup to cool down a bit before you transfer it to a jar. The syrup is quite hot, and it can risk the glass jar cracking.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 63gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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