Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (450g) sugar
- 1 cup less 1 tablespoon (225g) water
- 2 teaspoons (10g) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Bring almost to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat and cook at an active simmer for 30 minutes.
- If you taste the mixture at this point (carefully, because it is very hot), there should be no hint of acidity.
- Transfer to a heatproof jar and let cool completely before using.
- Store in the refrigerator.
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