Orange Simple Syrup

Orange Simple Syrup

Fresh orange zest and juice simmered with sugar make a bright, citrusy syrup for drinks and desserts.

Total 45 min Makes 16 oz Calories 49/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This syrup infuses sugar water with orange zest and juice for a concentrated citrus flavor that dissolves instantly into cold drinks. Use it to sweeten iced tea, cocktails, or lemonade, or drizzle it over cakes and fruit for a bright, sticky finish. It keeps well refrigerated, making it a handy stock to have on hand for quick flavoring.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Method

  1. Combine the sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the zest flavor into the syrup.

  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh orange juice.

  5. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bottle to remove the zest.

  6. Cover and refrigerate the syrup; it will keep for up to 3 weeks.

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Orange Simple Syrup

This syrup infuses sugar water with orange zest and juice for a concentrated citrus flavor that dissolves instantly into cold drinks. Use it to sweeten iced tea, cocktails, or lemonade, or drizzle it over cakes and fruit for a bright, sticky finish. It keeps well refrigerated, making it a handy stock to have on hand for quick flavoring.

45 min 16 oz 49 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the zest flavor into the syrup.

  4. 4

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh orange juice.

  5. 5

    Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bottle to remove the zest.

  6. 6

    Cover and refrigerate the syrup; it will keep for up to 3 weeks.