Julia Altshuler wrote:
> sf wrote:
>
> > 1 1/2 cups water
> > 1/2 cup sugar
> > 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
> > 1 teaspoon rose water
>
>
> I've never tried rose water though I've often looked at the bottles in
> specialty shops. Am I to understand that 1 tsp in 1.5 cups water is
> enough to give a distinctive flavor that's not overpowered by the
> cinnamon? This looks like something I'd be up for trying, but part of
> me thinks it would just be way too sweet, like pouring pure honey over
> fruit.
>

Remember it's just a piece of cinnamon stick. I don't think the flavor
will be overpowering. I'd stay with 1 tsp of rose water to begin with
though. You can always add, but you can't take away. You won't want
the rosewater flavor to predominate, just enhance. Also, I don't think
the sugar to water will make the syrup too sweet - but you could reduce
the sugar if you wish. A recipe is merely a guideline, adjust it as
you see fit.