Best 20 Orange Syrup Recipes

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Orange syrup is a versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes, from pancakes and waffles to cocktails and desserts. It is made with just three ingredients: oranges, sugar, and water, and can be easily prepared at home in under an hour. This article provides two recipes for orange syrup: a classic recipe and a variation that includes the addition of spices. The classic recipe yields a sweet and tangy syrup that is perfect for everyday use, while the spiced variation adds a warm and aromatic flavor that is perfect for special occasions. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE CORN PANCAKES WITH ORANGE HONEY BUTTER AND CINNAMON MAPLE SYRUP



Blue Corn Pancakes with Orange Honey Butter and Cinnamon Maple Syrup image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 30m

Yield 12 pancakes (4 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blue cornmeal
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 1/2 to 2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish
2 to 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
Orange-Honey Butter, recipe follows
Cinnamon Maple Syrup, recipe follows
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
3 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
2 sticks butter, slightly softened
2 tablespoons honey
Pinch salt
2 cups pure maple syrup
2 to 3 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Preheat a nonstick griddle. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat the eggs and 1 1/2 cups of the milk in a medium bowl until combined, then stir in the melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries. If the batter seems too thick, add some of the remaining milk.
  • Ladle approximately 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until the bottom is light golden brown, flip, and continue cooking for about 30 seconds. Remove to an ovenproof plate and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve. Serve 3 pancakes per person with a dollop of orange-honey butter, cinnamon maple syrup, and bananas. Garnish with blueberries dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Place orange juice in a small non-reactive saucepan over high heat and reduce to 3 tablespoons. Place butter in a bowl and add the orange syrup, honey, and salt; mix until combined. Scoop into a large ramekin, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Heat syrup and cinnamon sticks over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove and let steep for 1 hour. Remove sticks and pour into a small pitcher.

APRICOT ORANGE SYRUP WITH AMARETTO



Apricot Orange Syrup with Amaretto image

My parents have an apricot tree, so I've eaten fresh apricots all my life. I'm used to eating them fresh only, but I recently purchased some apricots that ripened very quickly. I wanted to make a jam or syrup out of them and couldn't find what I wanted, so I made something up. The result is a very sweet, thick syrup. Leave out the amaretto if you don't use it in cooking.

Provided by pomplemousse

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound very ripe fresh apricots, pitted and halved
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 tablespoon water, if needed
½ teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Mix together the apricots, sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and amaretto liqueur in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the apricots are soft and have started to release their juice, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the apricots have broken down, about 1 1/2 hour. If mixture is too thick or begins to burn, stir in 1 tablespoon of water and mix well.
  • Stir cornstarch into 1/4 cup water, and pour into the apricot mixture. Bring to a boil, and simmer until the mixture forms a thick syrup, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

APRICOT YOGURT CAKE WITH ORANGE HONEY SYRUP



Apricot Yogurt Cake with Orange Honey Syrup image

Categories     Cake     Citrus     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Yogurt     Summer     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

two 8-ounce containers plain yogurt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped fine
1 cup walnuts, chopped fine
Orange Honey Syrup
mint sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Let the yogurt drain in a fine sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, overnight and measure out 1 cup of the drained yogurt, reserving the remaining yogurt for another use.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. and butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan. Into another bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and a pinch of salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in the 1 cup drained yogurt, beating until the mixture is just combined. Add the flour mixture, beat the batter until it is just combined, and stir in the apricots and the walnuts.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake in the middle of the oven for 50 minutes, or until a tester comes out with a few crumbs adhering to it. Put the cake in the pan on a rack set over foil, pour the orange honey syrup over it, and let the cake absorb the syrup. The cake may be made 2 days in advance and kept in the pan covered with plastic wrap and foil and chilled. Remove the side of the pan and garnish the cake with the mint sprigs.

BRAISED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH ORANGE, SAFFRON, ALMOND, AND PISTACHIO SYRUP



Braised Chicken and Rice with Orange, Saffron, Almond, and Pistachio Syrup image

Here is a jewel of an Afghani dish. It is one I cook regularly, sometimes with shoulder of lamb instead of chicken thighs. I serve it with slow-cooked spinach, finished with leeks and a minuscule amount of rhubarb. This may sound strange, but the rhubarb is sweetened by the leeks and it really does work.

Provided by Tamasin Day-Lewis

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Fruit     Nut     Poultry     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Orange     Tree Nut     Almond     Pistachio     Spice     Saffron     Potluck     Advance Prep Required     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, peeled and minced
coarse salt and black pepper
4 large chicken thighs, chopped in half, or 8 smaller ones
about 4 cups water
1 large organic orange
1 tablespoon unrefined granulated sugar
1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds
1/2 cup shelled, chopped pistachio nuts
large pinch of saffron threads
2 to 3 teaspoons rose water
7 or 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, seeds extracted
a handful of blanched, skinned baby fava beans (optional)
a handful of blanched peas (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear; put to one side.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot and throw in the onions. Cook over medium heat until they soften and turn golden. Season the chicken thighs and add them to the pan. Brown on all sides, then pour in 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel the zest from the orange with a potato peeler, then cut it into matchstick strips. Blanch in a small pan of boiling water for a couple of minutes, then drain.
  • Dissolve the sugar in 1/2 cup (scant) water in a small, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, then bring to a boil and let bubble to reduce and thicken for 5 to 10 minutes until syrupy. Add the orange zest, slivered almonds, and pistachios and boil for 5 minutes, skimming off any froth. Strain the syrup and return to the pan; set aside the orange zest and nuts. Add the saffron and rose water to the syrup and boil again for 3 minutes, then add the cardamom seeds.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Strain the stock from the chicken thighs and add the syrup to it. Make this up to 3 cups with more water. Bring it to a boil in an ovenproof casserole and add the rice. Season and add two-thirds of the orange zest and nuts, keeping the rest to one side. Bring back to a boil, then cover and simmer until the rice is cooked. The liquid should have all been absorbed by now.
  • Bury the chicken and onions in the rice and add the fava beans and peas, if you are including them. Put the lid on and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Serve straight from the pan or, if you prefer, in a large, warmed serving dish. Sprinkle the last third of the orange zest and nuts over the top before bringing it to the table.

EASY BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH WITH ORANGE MAPLE SYRUP



Easy Blueberries And Cream French Toast Sandwich with Orange Maple Syrup image

Fresh blueberries and cream cheese sandwiched between two slices of bread, topped off with homemade orange maple syrup.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup red wine
½ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ cup maple syrup
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
8 slices whole wheat bread
½ cup softened cream cheese
½ cup fresh blueberries
4 eggs
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Bring the red wine, orange juice, and orange zest to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the maple syrup and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 5 minutes more; reduce heat to warm and keep the syrup hot.
  • Meanwhile, spread one side of each slice of bread with the softened cream cheese. Press the blueberries into the cream cheese and sandwich two pieces of bread together with the cream cheese on the inside to form the sandwiches; set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl; whisk in the milk until smooth.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture allowing the egg to soak into the bread; allow excess egg to drip off. Cook the sandwiches in the hot butter until golden brown on both sides and the bread is no longer soggy, about 5 minutes per side. Serve with the hot orange maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 518.7 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

ORANGE WAFFLES WITH MAPLE-ORANGE SYRUP



Orange Waffles with Maple-Orange Syrup image

Enjoy this crispy waffle made with Original Bisquick® and served with maple-orange syrup - ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup maple-flavored syrup
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat all syrup ingredients just until hot. Keep warm while making waffles.
  • Heat waffle iron. (Waffle irons without a nonstick coating may need to be brushed with vegetable oil or sprayed with cooking spray.) In large bowl, stir all waffle ingredients with wire whisk or fork until blended.
  • For each waffle, pour batter onto center of hot waffle iron. (Check manufacturer's directions for recommended amount of batter.) Close lid of waffle iron. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle. Serve waffles with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 2 g

MELON WITH ORANGE-GINGER SYRUP



Melon with Orange-Ginger Syrup image

Add a drizzle of ginger-infused syrup -- made with orange juice, sugar, ginger, and Cointreau -- and a garnish of mint and orange zest for a cool dessert on a sweltering afternoon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, strained (about 4 oranges), plus zest of 2 oranges
1 cup sugar
1/2 ounce ginger, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Cointreau
1 small honeydew melon, cut in half, seeded
1 small canary melon, cut in half, seeded
1 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges
Mint sprigs, for garnish
Orange Lace Cookies, for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Place the orange juice, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; strain syrup into a clean bowl; add the Cointreau; stir to combine. Set bowl in ice bath, or chill in refrigerator, until syrup is cold.
  • Using different sizes of melon ballers, cut balls from the honeydew and canary melons. Place balls in a medium bowl; add 1/2 cup cold syrup and orange zest. Toss to combine.
  • To serve, arrange cantaloupe on a platter. Spoon melon balls on top. Serve extra melon balls on the side. Drizzle melons with syrup; garnish with mint. Serve with Orange Lace Cookies and remaining syrup on the side.

JULIE GOODWIN'S ORANGE SYRUP CAKE



Julie Goodwin's Orange Syrup Cake image

From her original cookbook - I love syrup cakes. This one is my families favourite and I had to share!

Provided by cookingpompom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

250 g butter
200 g caster sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
4 eggs
1 2/3 cups self raising flour
1 teaspoon ginger powder
syrup
1 cup caster sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add the zest and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour and ginger. Fold into the creamy mix.
  • Pour batter into a greased and lined 26 cm spring form tin.
  • Bake at 150oC for 50-60 minutes (or until cooked when tested).
  • Meanwhile, when the cake is cooking: place the syrup ingredients in a saucepan. Dissolve the sugar over a low heat. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Skim off any scum that arises. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes (you should have just over a cup of syrup).
  • Remove the cake from the oven when cooked, pierce the top of the cake all over with a skewer, carefully pour the syrup all over the cake. Leave to cool completely.
  • Remove the cake from the pan and slice into wedges.

ORANGE PINEAPPLE SYRUP



Orange Pineapple Syrup image

Crushed pineapple and orange marmalade add citrusy flair to this syrup. It'll make plain pancakes, waffles or French toast extra special.-Lorrie McCurdy, Farmington, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the pineapple, marmalade and maple flavoring. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FLUFFY PANCAKES WITH ORANGE MAPLE SYRUP



Fluffy Pancakes With Orange Maple Syrup image

How do you make pancakes nice and fluffy but still really moist? Add mashed potatoes! The orange maple syrup combines the flavours of orange, apricot and maple, to create a sweet, flavourful thin sauce. Do not skip beating the egg whites, as this is what makes the pancakes fluffy.------ Recipe created by me for RSC #9!

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 16 pancakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 eggs, yolk and white separated
3/4 cup white potato, cooked and mashed to form 3/4 cup unflavoured
mashed potatoes
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
6 dried apricots, finely chopped
1 pinch cinnamon
3 tablespoons pancake syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute or 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • For the MASHED POTATO: peel and dice two medium-small white potatoes.
  • Place in a medium saucepan on high heat and add enough water to cover.
  • Once potatoes are boiling reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or till potatoes are done.
  • Mash potatoes with potato masher and enough milk to make them creamy.
  • For the ORANGE MAPLE SYRUP: place chopped apricots, orange zest, orange juice, and pinch cinnamon in a small saucepan, heat on medium heat till boiling.
  • Turn off heat, add Splenda, brown sugar, and water and let stand for 15 minutes so apricots can continue to soften.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend apricot orange juice mixture till as smooth as you can get it.
  • Stir in pancake syrup. Serve warm.
  • For the PANCAKES: Separate two eggs, place the yolks in a large bowl and the whites in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until white, fluffy and stiff, set aside.
  • Add ¾ cup mashed potato to the egg yolks and whisk with a wire whisk till smooth.
  • Add milk and vanilla, and whisk till smooth.
  • Add flour, cinnamon, brown sugar and baking powder to the wet ingredients, stir until just mixed.
  • Fold in beaten egg whites.
  • On a greased or cooking sprayed griddle or pan, cook pancakes using ¼ cup per pancake (batter will be quite thick); cook until bubbles start to appear and flip.

PANCAKES WITH ORANGE SYRUP



Pancakes with Orange Syrup image

When Kimberly Rayfield ran out of milk for her pancake batter, she substituted orange juice-with terrific results. "Everybody said they were the best I'd ever made," she writes from her home in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
ORANGE SYRUP:
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Whisk the egg, milk, orange juice, oil and vanilla until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown., Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and orange juice in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm with pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ORANGE SYRUP



Orange Syrup image

This syrup can be poured over French toast or pancakes as an alternative to maple syrup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar has dissolved. Combine juice and cornstarch in a bowl; pour into sugar syrup. Simmer gently until thick, 6 to 8 minutes. Add butter; stir until it melts. Serve warm.

BALSAMIC, ORANGE, HONEY, MAPLE SYRUP GLAZED DUCK



BALSAMIC, ORANGE, HONEY, MAPLE SYRUP GLAZED DUCK image

Categories     Duck     Roast

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4.5 lb) duck
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup honey
1/8 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
10g garlic
1/4 cup orange liqueur or 1/4 cup port wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375f. Mix all the ingredients (except the duck!) together in a small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 of the glaze. Sit the duck on a rack over a baking dish, baste and place in oven. Baste the duck every 10 minutes throughout the cooking process with remaining 3/4 of glaze. A 4.5 lb duck should take about 1 hour 15 minutes to cook, but give one of his legs a pull, and if it moves freely and any juices run clear, your duck will be cooked. Place on a serving platter brush with reserved glaze and serve. Pass any remaining reserved glaze to be spooned over carved duck.

MAPLE-ORANGE SYRUP



Maple-Orange Syrup image

This warm, buttery syrup is a simple creation perfect for pancakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup maple-flavored syrup
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients until warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 tablespoons), Sodium 45 mg

BAKLAVA - ORANGE/POMEGRANATE HONEY SYRUP



Baklava - Orange/Pomegranate Honey Syrup image

Don't let the complex instruction fool you... it IS simple, it's just hard to find detailed directions. It's really not a "science" like baking and pastry is, so fee free to play around a little! The important part is that you have everything prepared before you start to assemble with the dough, it can be finicky, but totally do-able! My mother in law is a purist and makes Baklava with only walnuts, sugar, and Karo syrup (and dough of course!). I wanted to experiment with a more complex palate and this is what I came up with! From researching recipes, it looks like Baklava is holy to some people: "ONLY butter!", "ONLY rosewater!", "ONLY walnuts/pistachios/etc.!" - Ummm... calm down. It's ONLY a dessert! This is a recipe that I made by combining what looked best to me and what felt right at the time. It came out WONDERFULLY so I wanted to let you know what I did...

Provided by BekaWild

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h

Yield 48 peices, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup pomegranate syrup (juice is okay too)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (no pulp)
1 orange, zest of
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup honey
1/4 cup water (reserve)
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough, thawed per package instructions
1 cup butter, that has been clarified (See below)
10 ounces roasted & salted pistachios (or plain)
2 ounces pecans
4 ounces almonds
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 dash ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • SYRUP: On Med-High heat add Sugar, 1/4 Cup of Water, Pomegranate syrup, orange juice, zest, and cinnamon stick in to a high sided sauce pan. Dissolve sugar and bring to light boil.
  • Immediately add Honey and reduce to simmer (on low, or low-medium) for 10-20min. It will bubble up, but keep an eye on it. It should not get out of control if the fire isn't too high. Better a lower heat than a higher heat.
  • Remove from heat, as in turn burner off and remove from burner too.
  • Drip a few drops of syrup on counter/plate as it cooks and after it is removed from the heat. If it hardens when it cools (think REALLY sticky caramel), add reserved water until drops tests shows syrup can cool and be easily spread on the plate. Do NOT return to the heat before you add water!
  • If the syrup then gets too watery, put it back and the stove until it's right!
  • Strain into bowl - set aside to cool before pouring onto hot baklava.
  • Note: By using honey you get the best flavor, but also the added benefit of stabilization - this syrup is hard to mess up unless you burn it! If you own a candy thermometer, try to keep it under the "thead" stage, or 230F - if you go over, thin it out with water AFTER you remove it from the heat.
  • BUTTER: Clarify butter over low to med-low heat until all water has boiled away.
  • Remove from heat and skim off milk solids. Set aside.
  • You may "brown" butter slightly for added flavor (I do).
  • Melt shortening if you run out of butter towards the end of the assembly process. The point is to dry the butter out (because it is 8% water), but shortening has far less to start - it won't kill anything to use butter flavored shorting either, it's a matter of opinion. Remember: Butter = better flavor. Shortening = better texture.
  • FILLING: Pulse all Filling ingredients in food processor until largest pieces are no bigger than a pea - but not until all is powder.
  • ASSEMBLY: Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare your pan (9x13 is great) with either parchment paper and/ butter or spray.
  • Unwrap Phyllo and cut to the size of your pan (this makes it WAY easier!).
  • Layer 10 sheets of Phyllo in this order: Butter, Phyllo, butter, Phyllo, butter, etc.
  • Add 1/3 of nuts, another 6 layers of Phyllo then butter.
  • Add 1/3 of nuts, another 6 layers of Phyllo then butter.
  • Add 1/3 of nuts, then the last 8 layers of layers of Phyllo then remaining butter.
  • I like to spoon on the butter first and then spread it with the brush, always working from the inside out. If a sheet breaks, just patch it up. If the Phyllo is too small, overlap another piece to form one layer - no stress!
  • Cut baklava into pieces using a slim, sharp, smooth edged knife (e.g. boning or paring knife).
  • In my 9"x13" I get 48 pieces by cutting the pan in 4 pieces lengthwise, then 6 pieces widthwise, then each square diagonally. Make sure to cut with a pulling motion in order to cut smoothly (no STABBING), this may mean stopping to turn the pan around.
  • Bake in 400F degree oven for 15min, reduce heat to 300F and bake for another 40-55min, checking to make sure it only turns a pale brown.
  • IMMEDIATELY after removing baklava from oven - while baklava is hot- ladle the syrup over the top. It will sputter but that is a good thing. Make sure to get in between all of the crevices and cuts.
  • Let Baklava cool at least until room temperature before serving. Better yet, after it is room temperature (2-3 hours) cover it (yes, cover) and let it sit until you can't wait any longer (at least 8hrs)... serve!
  • Store in air tight (yes, covered) container for up to 5 days. Some people think that covering it will make it go soggy. The truth is that air carries moisture and the longer something sits out in the air, the more moisture it attracts - especially SWEETS because sugar and honey absorbed tons of moisture. The less air is sees, the better - until service that is!

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES WITH VANILLA-ORANGE SYRUP



Strawberry Shortcakes with Vanilla-Orange Syrup image

Categories     Cake     Berry     Dessert     Bake     Strawberry     Orange     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For cake
4 large egg yolks and 2 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
For strawberries in syrup
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh orange zest (from 2 oranges)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 pint strawberries (3/4 lb)
For cream
1/4 cup chilled heavy cream
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
Special equipment: a 3- to 3 1/4-inch round cookie cutter

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter an 8- by 2-inch square metal baking pan. Line bottom of pan with parchment or wax paper, then butter paper. Dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  • Whisk together yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl until combined well. Whisk in flour and salt (batter will be thick).
  • Beat whites with an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks.
  • Stir about one third of whites into batter to lighten, then fold in remaining whites in 2 more batches, gently but thoroughly.
  • Transfer batter to baking pan, spreading evenly, and bake in middle of oven until pale golden and a tester comes out clean, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on a rack (cake will shrink from sides of pan). When cool, run a sharp knife around side of cake if necessary and invert onto rack, then remove paper.
  • Make strawberries in syrup:
  • Scrape seeds from vanilla bean with tip of sharp knife into a small saucepan, then add pod. Add sugar, water, zest, and juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and boil 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a bowl and chill 30 minutes. Pour syrup through a fine sieve into another bowl and discard solids. Gently stir in strawberries and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Make cream:
  • Beat together cream, sugar, and sour cream until mixture just holds stiff peaks.
  • Assemble shortcakes:
  • Cut 4 rounds from cake with cookie cutter.
  • Generously brush both sides of each round with syrup from strawberry mixture and arrange, darker sides up, on plates. Spoon strawberries onto rounds and let stand 5 minutes to allow more syrup to soak into cake. Top rounds with dollops of cream and drizzle with remaining syrup.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST STRATA WITH ORANGE SYRUP



Stuffed French Toast Strata with Orange Syrup image

Make it the best brunch ever with a do-ahead strata boasting a cream cheese fruity surprise.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 slices raisin-cinnamon bread
1/2 cup pineapple cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce container)
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Toast 6 slices of the bread; place in pan. Spread each slice toast evenly with cream cheese and marmalade. Butter remaining bread slices; place butter sides up on toast.
  • Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°. Uncover and bake 35 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and slightly puffed. Cut between bread slices. Serve with Orange Syrup.
  • Method for Orange Syrup: Mix ingredients in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg

ORANGE MAPLE PANCAKES & SYRUP



Orange Maple Pancakes & Syrup image

Delicious pancakes, especially when served with the orange maple syrup. I make mine with medium-pulp orange juice and leave out the zest, but feel free to add the orange zest if you have some on hand! This recipe makes quite a few pancakes, which is good because they disappear quickly. Enjoy!

Provided by dulce_amore

Categories     Breakfast

Time 36m

Yield 16 pancakes, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour, and
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar or 1 tablespoon Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • To make the syrup, combine maple syrup, vanilla, orange juice, and zest in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove when hot (do not allow to boil). Keep warm.
  • To make the pancakes, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, orange juice, maple syrup, zest, butter, and eggs. Stir just until combined (little lumps are okay).
  • Heat a griddle or a 12- to 14-inch skillet over a medium flame. When hot, brush lightly with vegetable oil. Using a 1/4-cup measure, pour batter onto hot griddle, making a few pancakes at a time. Cook until big bubbles form on top and edges are golden. Flip with a spatula and continue cooking until undersides are also golden.Transfer serving plate.
  • Repeat with remaining batter, brushing griddle with additional oil if pancakes begin to stick. Serve warm with butter and orange-maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 158, Sodium 1307.8, Carbohydrate 175.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 86.8, Protein 17.8

ORANGE POPPY SEED PANCAKES WITH ROSEMARY MAPLE SYRUP



Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes with Rosemary Maple Syrup image

Provided by Gabriella Vigoreaux

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Orange     Rosemary     Poppy     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 18 to 20 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the rosemary syrup:
1 cup maple syrup
3 rosemary sprigs
For the pancakes:
2 cups spelt flour (or all-purpose flour)
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest, plus 1/3 cup orange juice (from 1 large orange)
Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for pan and serving

Steps:

  • For the rosemary syrup:
  • In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and keep covered until you're finished cooking the pancakes. When ready to serve, discard the rosemary and transfer rosemary syrup to a serving vessel.
  • For the pancakes:
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. (Do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.)
  • Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium and brush it with a bit of butter. Using a 1/4-cup scoop, drop batter onto skillet to form pancakes. Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 30 seconds more. Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing pan with butter as needed.
  • Serve pancakes topped with butter and drizzle with the rosemary syrup.

BLOOD ORANGE SYRUP



Blood Orange Syrup image

Provided by Paul Connors

Categories     Sauce     Citrus     Dessert     Orange     Winter     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups fresh blood orange juice or regular orange juice
9 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated blood orange peel or regular orange peel

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until syrup is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated up to 2 days.

Tips:

  • Select the right oranges: For the best flavor, choose ripe and juicy oranges with a deep orange color.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing: The zest adds a burst of citrus flavor to the syrup.
  • Use a fine-mesh strainer: When straining the syrup, use a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp or seeds.
  • Store the syrup properly: Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Use the syrup in a variety of ways: Orange syrup can be used to flavor drinks, desserts, and even savory dishes.

Conclusion:

Orange syrup is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. With its bright citrus flavor, orange syrup is a great way to add a touch of sweetness and zest to your favorite dishes and drinks.

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