Homemade golden syrup – caramelized sugar syrup

Finding golden syrup can be sometimes tricky but this recipe for homemade golden syrup solves this problem. For those not familiar with Golden Syrup it is a caramelized sugar and lemon syrup often used in different British and American recipes. This syrup of acacia honey consistency. It tastes like a caramelized sugar lollipop with delicate lemon aftertaste.

Golden syrup – caramelized sugar syrup

Golden syrup – homemade caramelized lemony sugar syrup.

Course condiments

Cuisine gluten free, lactose free, vegan

Keyword caramel, condiments, homemade, lemon

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1

Servings cups (about)

Calories 222kcal

Ingredients

200 g white sugar
50 ml water
1 kg white sugar
600 ml boiling water
2 tbsp or more lemon juice

Instructions

Instructions: Homemade Golden syrup

In a deep pot mix 200 g of sugar and 50 ml of water.
Turn on the heat and bring to a boil (at this stage do not stir or the sugar crystallizes) on a medium flame.
Cook until the mixture turns to a golden color. Be careful not to burn the mixture or the syrup will become bitter and you’ll have to start over.As soon as the syrup becomes a desired color, turn off the heat and being very careful add 600 ml of boiling water. Be careful not to burn yourself because the reaction will be quite explosive!
Add the remaining sugar and the lemon juice. Stir, bring back to a boil, lower the heat and cook over medium – low heat for about 30 – 45 minutes until it thickens (it will thicken more once it cools down). The consistency should be similar to acacia honey.
If it is too liquidy simply heat it again and cook for another 15 min. Otherwise just add a little hot water.