Treacle Syrup

Ingredients:

Brown Sugar - 1/2 cup
Water - 2 tbsp
Sugar - 1 1/4 cup
Boiling water - 1/2 cup
Lemon - 1/4 of a lemon

Method:

• In a pan add 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp of water and swirl (don't Stir).
• Cook in low flame.
• Once the color starts to change, more like black color.
• Add the boiling water.
• Then add the 1 1/4 cup of sugar and mix till sugar dissolves.
• Now take the lemon piece and squeeze the juice.
• And add the peel too.
• Cook in low flame for 6-8 mins.
• Remove the peel and let it cool.
• Store this in a clean air tight container.
• This syrup will be bit bitter in taste.
• No need to refrigerate, stays good for months.

Note:

• The syrup will look watery but once it cools it will thicken.
• If you find the syrup to be too thick add 1 tbsp of water.
• Cook in low flame for few mins.
• If you find the syrup to be too watery even after cooling.
• Then put it back in low flame for few more mins.