Sugar Syrup (Qater)

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange blossom water, to taste

Method

1. Stir the sugar and water while cold until the sugar dissolves.
2. Heat over medium, stirring, and add the lemon. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer until slightly thick and light golden, then add the orange blossom water.

Notes

If the dessert is hot, let the syrup cool first.