How to Make Golden Syrup

Add the 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons of water to a suitable saucepan on medium heat., Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and starts to turn a caramel color., Separately, start the boiling water., Add the boiling water into the sugar...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Add the 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons of water to a suitable saucepan on medium heat.

    This process make take a few minutes, but it can happen very quickly. , You need it to be boiling by the time your sugar water is ready. , Do this slowly because it may splatter and you may be burned. , This will stop the sugar from caramelizing. ,,,, Many recipes will tell you to strain your syrup.

    Unless it is 'chunky' for some reason, it won't need it.
  2. Step 2: Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and starts to turn a caramel color.

  3. Step 3: Separately

  4. Step 4: start the boiling water.

  5. Step 5: Add the boiling water into the sugar solution once your sugar is showing the right color (light caramel).

  6. Step 6: Add the lemon slice to the mixture once you have added the water.

  7. Step 7: Add the remaining sugar (2 1/3 cups) and stir until it dissolves.

  8. Step 8: Place the saucepan on medium low to low heat (you know your appliance)

  9. Step 9: and simmer gently for 45 minutes

  10. Step 10: exactly.

  11. Step 11: Turn off the stove after the 45 minutes is up

  12. Step 12: and allow the syrup to cool while in the pot.

  13. Step 13: Pour the cooled syrup into a sterilized jar or bottle and allow it to cool completely before the jar is sealed.

Detailed Guide

This process make take a few minutes, but it can happen very quickly. , You need it to be boiling by the time your sugar water is ready. , Do this slowly because it may splatter and you may be burned. , This will stop the sugar from caramelizing. ,,,, Many recipes will tell you to strain your syrup.

Unless it is 'chunky' for some reason, it won't need it.

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