Attar (Rose-Water Syrup)

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Category: Dessert - (465)
Origin: Lebanon, Syria
Source: Simply Lebanese

Attar (Ater or Atyre) is required for so many Middle-eastern desserts, whether it is drizzled on the finished product, or poured into the dessert. Some delicious examples are atayef, walnut-stuffed atayef, mahalabia, znoud el sit, namoura, halawet bi jebn, and knefe. This easy Rose-water simple syrup is used in so many Middle-Eastern desserts. It comes together in just 15 minutes and lasts months in the pantry.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups White Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tb. Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp. Rose Water
- 1 tsp. Orange Blossom Water

Preparation:

- Combine the sugar, lemon juice and water in a small saucepan. Heat on medium-high heat and whisk until all the sugar has dissolved in the water.
- Once the syrup is boiling, lower the heat to medium and let simmer for 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the rose water and orange blossom water.
- Once the syrup has fully cooled, pour into a jar and set aside. Lasts about 6 months at room temperature.

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