International Recipes
Atter (Syrup)
This is the standard holy syrup that Arabs pour over most things sweet. This syrup is used for a number of Middle Eastern pastries and treats. It will keep for a very long time stored covered in the refrigerator.
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in water.
- Add lemon juice, bring to a boil. Stir occasionally until syrup slightly thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Add rose water towards end of cooking time.
- Let stand to cool.