Step 1

Add 1 cup of brown sugar and ½ cup of water to a small pot or a saucepan. Using a whisk, mix until the sugar has semi-dissolved into the water.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, over low heat, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sugar dissolved and the syrup has thickened slightly.

Step 3

If you have a thermometer, it will be useful here. The temperature should reach between 228°F – 234°F /109°C–112°C before removing the saucepan from the heat.

Step 4

Carefully pour the syrup into a heat-proof bowl or mason jar and let it cool before you cover it with a lid. It will continue to thicken as it cools.