Spiced Burnt-Orange Syrup
Spiced Burnt-Orange Syrup
FLAVOR PROFILE
Sweet
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
INGREDIENTS
- 1.25 cups Sugar
- 1/8 Cup Water
- 6 star anise
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 12 allspice berries
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- orange zest
INSTRUCTIONS
Step one
In a medium saucepan set over high heat, add the sugar and water. Continue to stir and cook the mixture until it caramelizes and turns deep amber.
Step two
Remove the pan from the heat and add the anise, cinnamon and allspice.
Step three
Stir for approximately 30 seconds, turn the heat to low, and then add the orange juice and orange zest. The caramel will begin to seize, so stir continuously until caramel has loosened. Let cool.
Step four
Strain into a container, and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Contributed by Mike Di Tota