Make your mocktails come alive with orange simple syrup! This delightful concoction is made with fresh orange peels, water, and sugar for a sweetly zesty flavor. Best of all, it’s an easy recipe to make and add to any beverage.
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So if you’re looking to explore something new at your next party or weekend brunch spread, orange syrup is definitely a winner. Add that extra special touch to every sip!
Ingredients
- Water
- White Granulated Sugar
- Fresh Orange Peels
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How To Make Orange Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan add the water, granulated sugar, and orange peel and heat over medium-low heat.
- Stir to combine and allow the sugar to dissolve.
- Bring the mixture to a boil stirring occasionally. Boil for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit to cool to room temperature.
- Strain using a fine mesh strainer or carefully remove the orange peels.
- Place your orange simple syrup in an airtight glass container using a funnel.



Uses For Orange Simple Syrup
Flavored simple syrups are not just for tasty mocktails and cocktails.
- Brush on top of a cake sponge to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Drizzle over ice cream.
- Flavor iced tea or coffee
- Use in place of maple syrup for waffles, pancakes, or biscuits.
Tips!
– Keep simple syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
– Use freshly made orange simple syrup within 3 weeks.
– You can freeze simple syrup as well! Freeze in a plastic or silicone freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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Syrup : Orange Simple Syrup
Make your mocktails come alive with orange simple syrup! This delightful concoction is made with fresh orange peels, water, and sugar for a sweetly zesty flavor. Best of all, it’s an easy recipe to make and add to any beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Syrups
- Method: cooked
Ingredients
1 cup Water
1 cup White Granulated Sugar
3 Orange Peels
Instructions
- In a small saucepan add the water, granulated sugar, and orange peel and heat over medium-low heat.
- Stir to combine and allow the sugar to dissolve.
- Bring the mixture to a boil stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit to cool to room temperature.
- Strain or remove the orange peels.
- Place your orange simple syrup in an airtight glass container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 16.6 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg