Orange Simple Syrup
This cheerfully bright and sweet Orange Simple Syrup is a flavorful addition that’ll add zippy flavor to everything from cocktails and coffee to breakfast and dessert. Best of all, this DIY simple syrup is made with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of active time. Simple, indeed!
Servings: 8
Calories: 97kcal
Instructions
- Pour your measured water and sugar into a saucepan and heat on medium1 cup Water, 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- Cook, stirring the mixture until your sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add sliced orange peel and orange juice from one orange and continue heating for 30 seconds before removing from heat1 Orange
- Allow syrup to infuse for half an hour as the simple syrup cools completely
- Strain syrup into an airtight container and store in the fridge
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Does simple syrup go bad? Eventually, this orange simple syrup will grow mold and go bad. However, because of their high level of sugar, most simple syrups will last in the fridge for at least a month as sugar is a natural preservative. Please note that a rich syrup (that is, made with double the sugar) will last for even longer. You’re also welcome to add about an ounce of vodka to the syrup to inhibit bacterial growth.
Can you freeze simple syrup? Yes! You’re also welcome to freeze any simple syrup to extend its shelf life to around 6 months.
What’s the best way how to store simple syrup? I find that using a squeeze bottle with a cap is easily the best way to store simple syrup. That way, you can grab it from the fridge whenever you need a splash of flavor and direct it to wherever you’re using it with minimal spilling.
Can I make sugar-free orange simple syrup? Sure! If you are watching your sugar intake, simply swap in your favorite sugar alternative. I don’t use them much, but research seems to indicate that any cup-for-cup sugar alternative should do a good job of dissolving into the water. Note that storage times may vary for non-sugar-based simple syrups.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
