Golden Syrup for Mooncakes

Golden syrup, an important ingredient to make mooncakes, can be made at home
with a handful of ingredients.

Servings:

Author: Sophie Pham

Dessert and Snack

Chinese Vietnamese

homemade golden syrup

Instructions

1 Add sugar and water to a deep saucepan. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil,
then reduce heat to a simmer and skim off any foam.
2 Add the lemon juice and continue to simmer. Add a few strips of lemon zest if
using.
3 Let the mixture simmer for about 35-40 minutes. Keep an eye on it and adjust
heat as needed.
4 To check if the syrup is ready, dip a chopstick in the syrup briefly, then let
it drop on a plate. If the droplet spreads slightly on the plate but still forms
a round shape, the syrup is ready. You can see this test in the video in the
post.
5 Another way to check is by measuring the weight of the syrup. You should have
about 1.2kg (about 2.65lbs) of syrup. A little more or less is fine but don't go
over 1.3kg (2.85lbs) or under 1.15kg (2.5lbs).
6 The finished syrup will have a rich amber color with a runny texture that is
thinner than honey and will thicken over time. Transfer it to a clean container
and let it cool completely. Then cover and store in a dry place at room
temperature.