- In a sauce pan combine 2 cups of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. 
- Bring it to boil. 
- Keep on stirring it at regular intervals. 
- The syrup will stop boiling and start bubbling. 
- The colour of the syrup will change to darker brown and the place will be filled with the caramel aroma. 
- Add water little by little and keep on whisking the syrup. 
- Make sure to keep your distance from the stove as the mixture will splutter a lot. 
- Once 1 cup of water is fully added and the caramel is completely dissolved in the water, bring it to boil. 
- Let it boil for 2-3 minutes. 
- Remove from flame and allow it to cool. 
- The syrup will be thinner while hot but will become thick once cool. 
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. 
- Use it in plum cakes and caramel cakes.