Homemade Orange Syrup
A bright and aromatic orange syrup that takes just a few minutes to make. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, cakes, or ice cream. The orange zest added at the end brings a beautiful fresh depth of flavor.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 large orange (zest + juice)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water (about 100 ml)
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Directions
- 1
Wash the orange well and finely zest it using a grater or zester. Set the zest aside.
- 2
Cut the orange in half and squeeze out all the juice. Strain if needed.
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and let it melt undisturbed until it turns into a light golden caramel.
- 4
Carefully pour in the orange juice — it will sizzle. Stir vigorously to combine.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then gradually stir in the water, mixing continuously.
- 6
Reduce heat and simmer until the syrup lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat, stir in the reserved orange zest, and let cool slightly before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a richer syrup, substitute the water with extra orange juice. A cinnamon stick or star anise added during cooking makes a lovely spiced variation for the holidays.
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