Love DIY recipes? Learn how to make this Homemade Golden Syrup with just three simple staple ingredients. The recipe yields 3 cups of golden syrup and is handy to keep on hand for use in any recipe that calls for a little or a lot of golden syrup.
Sugar, water, and lemon juice are all you need to whip up this simple recipe. Way too easy! And it will keep well in a clean glass jar for several months at room temperature. The syrup has a buttery texture and caramelized flavor and is a popular ingredient in Chinese and British cuisines. Plus, it makes a great honey substitute if you are vegan.
To make the Homemade Golden Syrup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a saucepan, place 1 ¼ cups water and 4 cups sugar. Stir to combine. Bring it to a boil, stirring regularly, until the sugar is dissolved.
Once boiling, gently stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice or ½ teaspoon citric acid.
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, leaving the saucepan uncovered, let it simmer on low for 40-60 minutes or longer until the syrup turns amber. Don’t stir. If using a candy thermometer, it should read about 240-250 °F. If the syrup is too thick and stiff, reheat it, adding a bit of water. If the syrup is too runny, let the syrup caramelize longer.
Turn off the heat, let cool for a few minutes, then pour the syrup into a clean glass jar and leave to cool completely before closing the jar with a tight sealing lid.
Store the golden syrup at room temperature for several months and use in recipes as directed.
This Homemade Golden Syrup recipe requires only three staple ingredients, is easy to make, and keeps well for months. Give this recipe a go soon, and please tell us in the comments below how your batch turns out!
So easy recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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