This orange blossom simple syrup combines bright citrus notes with delicate orange blossom flavor for an floral syrup. It's subtly sweet, it's perfect for drinks and pastry desserts like baklava.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Glass bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1½ teaspoons food-grade orange blossom water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Add sugar, water, and orange zest to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the orange zest.
- Remove from heat and strain out the zest.
- Stir in the orange juice, orange blossom water, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Taste and add an additional ½ teaspoon orange blossom water if a stronger floral flavor is desired.
- Transfer to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate.
Notes
Orange blossom water is potent; start with less and adjust to taste.
Use food-grade orange blossom water only.
Vanilla helps round out the floral notes and makes the syrup more coffee-friendly.
Excellent in lattes with oat milk, almond milk, or whole milk.
Pairs beautifully with honey, vanilla, pistachio, cardamom, and white chocolate flavors.
Use food-grade orange blossom water only.
Vanilla helps round out the floral notes and makes the syrup more coffee-friendly.
Excellent in lattes with oat milk, almond milk, or whole milk.
Pairs beautifully with honey, vanilla, pistachio, cardamom, and white chocolate flavors.