Authentic Middle Eastern Syrup for Pastries (A'sl)

This tastes exactly like our local Syrian pastry shop. Recipe acquired from http://www.yasalamcooking.com

• Ready In: 14 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon rose water
• 1  teaspoon  orange blossom water

Directions

1. In a 2 quart saucepan heat sugar and water and bring to a full boil on high.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring.
3. Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and simmer for 1 minute more.
4. Set aside to cool then add rose and orange blossom water.
5. Use over your favourite Middle Eastern pastries.