~Orange Syrup~
~Orange Syrup~
Course: SyrupsDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
30
minutesIngredients
EQUIPMENT
Pot
Jar(s)
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ c Orange Juice Fresh is best
Sliced zest from 2 Oranges
¼ c Sugar
1 c Water
Directions
- Slice the orange peels into strips. Make sure not to get the inner white of the peel, it can make a bitter syrup. Slicing the peel renders some yummy soft candied skins to eat later or decorate a baked good as opposed to grated zest which needs to be strained.
- Juice the oranges to get at least 1½c of liquid.
- Strain the orange juice and toss the pulp.
- Pour juice into a pot and add the peels.
- Add water and sugar to the pot.
- Bring the ingredients to a soft boil and let boil for about 15 minutes to render down and take in the flavors of the peels.
- Render it down a bit longer for a thicker syrups. I am comfortable at 30 minutes with a thicker syrup. The more you render, the more concentrated.
- Take out the peels when done. *See Notes Below
- If grating the peels (zest) , then strain.
- *See Notes Below for additives.
- Pour into jar(s).
- Let completely cool.
- This makes about 10 oz. Depending on how far the syrup is rendered down, the amount may get more or less.
- Refrigerate up to a month.
- Always watch the boil. Do not render it down into a candy. You will never be able to clean your pot. Just go back to it every couple of minutes, give it a look and stir. Taste it too… cool it first though! Maybe the taste buds like a bit more sugar or more juice so taste at different points of the cook for your palate.
Notes
- *The peels become almost candied. They make a great treat or garnish on cakes or other bakes and even chicken. So don’t toss them, use them.
- **When pouring, this is the time to add a few whole cloves, whole allspice or even a cinnamon stick. Dividing the pour in half can give the best of both worlds, i.e. the orange simple syrup and another jar that is flavored up.
- I use organic sugars. There is a slight difference in color, but it still renders down beautifully.
- It is important to keep an eye on the pot as to not over boil. Soft boil it or simmer.
- Use in teas, coffees, cocktails, bakes and just about anything you like a flavored sweetness.
- Enjoy!









From Mrs. Shecky’s Kitchen.
Enjoy.
Mrs. Shecky