1/2 cup | sugar | 110 g | |
1 tbsp | water, warm | 15 mL | |
1 tsp | lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 1/4 lemon |
Be careful: melted caramel is extremely hot!!!
Mix all the ingredients in a glass or pyrex container of average size. Cook in a microwave oven at maximum power until the syrup starts boiling.
Consider the suggested time as a reference only, since the precise cooking time depends on your oven's power. Continue to cook using 10 second periods: the syrup is ready when it turns golden-brown.
I've made this twice now and found it bitter both times. I though perhaps I had overcooked the first batch so I was more careful the second time, but it was still not enjoyable to me.
Perfect.