Orange Simple Syrup

orange syrup in 2 glasses with mint sprig and half cut oranges on a marble.

4.91 from 10 votes

Orange Simple Syrup – a simple syrup flavoured with orange and mildly spiced with cinnamon and star anise. The orange flavoured simple syrup adds a great flavour and really makes a difference to your drinks and cakes.

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: ml

Calories: 47kcal

Author: Geetha

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml

1 cup Orange Juice
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
1 stick Cinnamon
1 Star Anise

Instructions

Before you get started, scroll up a little and watch a quick recipe video.
Check the notes at the bottom of the recipe for extra info and help.
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and let it simmer over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves stirring regularly.
1 cup Orange Juice, 1 cup Water, 1 cup Sugar, 1 stick Cinnamon, 1 Star Anise
Once the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool down to room temperature.
Store the syrup in an airtight container in a fridge.

Video

Notes

Use half a cinnamon stick if you don’t like the strong flavour.

You can use more orange juice to get an intense orange flavour. However, reduce water quantity to maintain 2:1 liquid to sugar ratio.

** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

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