Orange Blossom Simple Syrup
Bright, floral, and citrusy—this orange blossom syrup is a springtime dream in liquid form. Whether made with fresh-picked petals or orange blossom water, it adds a delicate elegance to cocktails, sodas, desserts, and teas. Just a splash brings sunshine to whatever you're mixing or baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Orange blossom water or fresh orange blossoms and 1 cup of water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the orange blossom water and sugar.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes to let the syrup thicken slightly.
- Pour into a clean jar or bottle and let cool.
- Want an extra citrusy kick? Add 1 tablespoon orange zest to the jar before storing. It infuses beautifully as the syrup cools.
Notes
Using Fresh Orange Blossoms
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- ½–1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh orange blossoms
Instructions:
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the orange blossoms and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour into a clean, heat-safe jar.
- Let it steep for at least 1 hour, tasting occasionally.
- Once it’s fragrant and flavorful, strain the syrup through cheesecloth to remove all petals and impurities.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5ozCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 25gFat: 0.1gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 25gCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.01mg
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