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Homemade Golden Syrup

If you are looking for a quick and easy homemade golden syrup recipe, this is the recipe for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Servings: 250 ml
Calories: 1935kcal
Author: Priya Maha

Ingredients

  • 500 g white sugar
  • 250 ml water
  • A slice of lemon

Instructions

  • Measure sugar and water in separate containers. Cut a thin slice of lemon.
  • Place the sugar in a deep pan and add water to it. Stir both ingredients on medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add in the lemon slice and reduce the heat to a very low flame. Let the syrup boil and thicken over the low heat until the lemon has turned translucent and the syrup starts to change its color to a light amber tone.
  • Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool down to room temperature. Remove the lemon slice and strain the syrup into a clean jar to remove any residual lemon pulp in it.

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Notes

  • The syrup will still appear runny when you remove it from the heat and will thicken after it has cooled down.
  • If, after the syrup has cooled down to room temperature and is still a bit too runny, you can always return it to the heat and let it thicken for a few minutes.
  • On the other hand, if you find that your syrup is overcooked that it has turned too thick, you can always add a little boiling water to it and reboil the syrup.
  • As soon as the syrup starts to boil, remove it from the heat and let it cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 1935kcal | Carbohydrates: 500g | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 499g | Iron: 1mg