1. In a sauce pan, heat the sugar with the 3 and 1/2 tablespoons of water (at less then 175ºC or 345ºF) and let the sugar melt (stiring continuously).
2. When the sugar starts to gain color, let it boil for a few seconds until it gets darker.
3. Add the 6 and 3/4 tablespoons of water stiring well and bring to a boil for a few minutes.

Adapted from a Recipe by: pingodoce.pt