
Lebanese Simple Syrup (Ater)
Simple syrup is a syrup used in most middle eastern desserts. Today I will show you how to make it quickly and easily at home.
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking Time: ~15 mns
Ingredients
You will be needing the following ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A splash of Orange flower water
Tools
- A small pot
- A whisk
Notes
You can add a splash of rose water. Or replace Orange flower water with rose water.
Instructions
1- Put the sugar and water in the pot over high heat and bring them to a boil while mixing them constantly.
2- When the sugar completely dissolves, let the syrup boil for a couple of minutes before adding the lemon juice and then boil for a couple more minutes.
3- Add your orange flower water/rose water and boil for a couple of minutes before removing it from heat.
Serving Suggestions
Let the syrup cool down before serving. Best served over any Lebanese/Middle Eastern sweet.