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Atar Rose Water Syrup (Qater)

Kelly
Lightly scented with rose water, orange blossom water, or both, Atar Rose Water Syrup, also known as Qater, adds a sweet,  exotic fragrance  to many traditional Middle Eastern sweets and pastries.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 40 servings
Calories 58 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Instructions
 

  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • After it boils, turn to low and add lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in rose water and orange blossom water.
  • Store in a glass jar. Keep in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • 2 teaspoons of only rose water or only orange blossom water can be used.
  • If you would like a stronger fragrance, increase the amount of rose/orange blossom water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 0.05gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.4mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 0.004IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 0.4mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword atar, middle eastern, rose water, sugar syrup
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