Atter is a common syrup typically served on top of many Arabic desserts.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of rose water or orange blossom
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups of water

• In a small pot, dissolve the sugar in water, add the lemon juice and bring to a boil.
• Keep stirring occasionally until the syrup thickens a bit.
• Add the rose water or orange blossom and stir a bit more.
• Turn off the heat and let it cool.