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    Published: May 17, 2022 · Modified: May 16, 2023 by Bianca · 23 Comments

    Blood Orange Syrup

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    This homemade blood orange syrup will be your new favorite addition to your bar! It goes perfectly in both cocktails and mocktails and could not be any easier to make. All you need is sugar and fresh blood oranges.

    Blood Orange Syrup
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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Ingredients needed for homemade blood orange simple syrup
    • What is simple syrup?
    • How to make blood orange syrup
    • Storage
    • Variations
    • Ways to use this blood orange syrup
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why you will love this recipe

    • Easy
    • Quick
    • Only 2 ingredients
    • Stays fresh for a long time
    • Elevates your drinks

    Citrus season is still going and it is getting warmer and warmer outside. Time to elevate our drinks with some fresh, floral citrus kick! A favorite in our house is a blood orange simple syrup

    Making blood orange simple syrup really could not be any easier. You simply throw everything into a pot, let it cook and in just a few minutes you have your simple syrup ready. All you have to do now is add it to your favorite drink! (freeze the syrup to be able to use it quicker)

    On top of that you only need two ingredients to make this delicious simple syrup! So, you better go get some citrus fruits and get cooking! Even if you do not use your syrup right away, when keeping it in a sealed, sterilized bottle you can keep it for about a month as long as you keep it in the fridge.

    Ingredients needed for homemade blood orange simple syrup

    • Fresh Blood Oranges
    • Sugar

    Yup, you really just need 2 ingredients to make a simple syrup like this one! This recipe only uses the juice of the blood oranges.

    However, do not just throw away the orange peels! There are great ways to reduce our food waste and make something delicious out of the peels. You can use the zest for many different bakes or make this orange peel tea out of them before then composting the peels. You could even make a second syrup but replace the juice with water and let the peels steep in the syrup till it is cooled.

    What is simple syrup?

    Simple syrup in its purest form is just water and sugar mixed together on the stove to create a clear liquid. Simple syrup can be flavored by using different kinds of sugars and infusing it with different kinds of fruits, herbs, spices and even teas.

    Syrups are generally found in two different strenghts:

    One-to-one:

    This is the most commonly used syrup in the US and simply is made out of equal parts sugar and water (1:1).

    Rich simple syrup:

    In the UK you usually will find a 2:1 ratio, so 2 parts sugar to one part water. This version is much sweeter and therefore often is referred to as rich simple syrup.

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    How to make blood orange syrup

    Cooking up blood orange syrup is super simple and done is less than 10 minutes. It is important that you use a bottle with a tight seal which you have sterilized beforehand. Here is an article explaining you different ways to sterilize your bottles.

    Find the full recipe instructions in the recipe ecard below.

    Squeeze out the juice from the blood oranges and pour it into a small saucepan.

    Add the sugar and start bringing the mixture to a boil.

    Stir till the sugar is dissolved.

    Turn off the heat and pour the warm syrup into a sterilized bottle.

    Chefs tip

    If your citrus Press does not hold back all the pulp then use a sive or strainer when pouring the blood orange juice into the pan to make sure that there is no more pulp left.

    Storage

    Keep your syrup in a tightly sealed bottle in the fridge for up to a month, sometimes even longer. You can extend the shelf life to 6 months when freezing the syrup.

    You will know that your syrup is spoiled when it starts to smell weird, look cloudy or even show mold. If this is the case and you should discard your syrup.

    Variations

    Of course you do not have to use blood oranges. Simple syrup really is just sugar mixed with a liquid like fruit juice or water and sometimes other fruits, herbs, spices or even tea are added. Here are a few other citrus variations I can only highly recommend to add to your collection:

    • Orange
    • Lemon
    • Grapefruit

    The recipe works the same way with all citrus fruits.

    Ways to use this blood orange syrup

    Simple syrups like this recipe here are perfect for various drinks. However, it does not stop there! They are also perfect to add to your desserts!

    Here are some ideas:

    • Cocktails: citrusy syrups like this one are perfect for any kind of cocktail! They give the drink a nice sweet and floral flavor.
    • Mocktails: Especially in mocktails a blood orange syrup can be perfect to give a flavor as there is no alcohol used in it.
    • Iced Teas & lemonades: This citrusy syrup is the perfect addition to your iced teas and lemonades
    • Water: Flavor your water with a splash of the syrup! Super quick and refreshing drink! It also tastes amazing when mixed in with teas like black or green tea if you prefer your tea sweetened.
    • Desserts: This syrup is perfect to infuse your cake layers. It is also delicious when mixed into creams like in a tiramisu. Depending on what you make you might have to reduce the syrup to get a thicker consistency.
    • Breakfast: Use it to pour over your pancakes, waffles or french toast!
    • Freeze: A fun way to use the syrup is to freeze it in an ice cube tray and then add to any cold drink. It will slowly dissolve and melt into the drink.

    Frequently asked questions

    Q: How long can I keep simple syrup?

    A: If kept in a sealed, clean bottle this syrup will last for about a month in the fridge.

    Q: Can I use the syrup right away?

    A: If you made your syrup at last minute you can pop it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Check on it every 5 minutes and give it a quick shake or stir to help it cool faster. I do not recommend serving it right off the stove but it can be served while still warm, at room temperature or if for drinks cold.

    Q: My syrup is not thick enough for me, how can I make a thicker simple syrup?

    A: Have you used the 1:1 or the 2:1 ratio? The 1:1 ratio makes a less thick syrup while the 2:1 makes a thicker but also sweeter syrup.

    To get a thicker consistency simply keep cooking your syrup till it is reduced to the consistency you want. The syrup will thicken up a bit when cooling tough, so keep that in mind.

    Q: Can I freeze my simple syrup?

    A: Absolutely! Simple syrup can easily be frozen. When frozen simple syrup stays fresh for up to 6 months.

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    Blood Orange Syrup

    Blood Orange Simple Syrup

    This homemade blood orange syrup will be your new favorite addition to your bar! It goes perfectly in both cocktails and mocktails and could not be any easier to make. All you need is sugar and fresh blood oranges.
    5 from 26 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Condiment, Drinks
    Cuisine International
    Servings 1 bottle
    Calories 882 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 sauce pan
    • 1 Citrus press
    • Sieve / Strainer optional

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup Blood Orange Juice (about 3 oranges)
    • 1 cup Sugar double this if you want a richer, sweeter syrup
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    Instructions
     

    • Juice your oranges with a citrus press / juicer.
    • Pour the juice trough a sieve into a small sauce pan. Make sure to used a fine meshed sieve or strainer to hold back all the orange pulp. Many citrus juicers do a pretty good job in holding the pulp back.
    • Add the sugar to the pan.
    • Turn the stove onto medium high.
    • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, while stirring, till the sugar has dissolved.
    • Move on to the next step if you will use your syrup for drinks or cakes.
      If you are going for a thicker syrup for desserts or breakfast continue boiling the syrup till it has reduced to about half the amount (1 cup).
    • Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup sit for a few minutes to slightly cool. If necessary strain the syrup again to get every piece out.
    • Pour the still warm syrup into a sterilized bottle or jar and store it in the fridge.

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    Notes

    Troubleshooting:
    If you made your syrup at last minute you can pop it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Check on it every 5 minutes and give it a quick shake or stir to help it cool faster.
    To get a thicker consistency simply keep cooking your syrup till it is reduced to the consistency you want. The syrup will thicken up a bit when cooling tough, so keep that in mind.
    Storage:
    Keep your syrup in a tightly sealed bottle in the fridge for up to a month, sometimes even longer. You can extend the shelf life to 6 months when freezing the syrup.
    You will know that your syrup is spoiled when it starts to smell weird, look cloudy or even show mold. If this is the case and you should discard your syrup.

    US Customary conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 bottleCalories: 882kcalCarbohydrates: 225gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 220gVitamin A: 496IUVitamin C: 124mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

    Keyword cocktail, Easy, Quick, simple syrup, spring, Summer
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    Comments

    1. Giangi Townsend says

      May 18, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing how something so simple can taste so good. I love this recipe and I use it when I want a refreshing drink. I also added to my tea

      Reply
    2. Jean says

      May 18, 2022 at 11:39 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely enjoyable on mocktails, so easy to make too.

      Reply
    3. Natalie says

      May 19, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I use it with water for my girls. Always better homemade syrup than the one from the store. They can't tell the difference, thanks!

      Reply
    4. Gina Abernathy says

      May 19, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Such a quick and easy recipe. Such a delightful taste.

      Reply
    5. Katie says

      May 19, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Such a perfect flavor!! I love oranges, but this is next level!

      Reply
    6. Elizabeth Swoish says

      May 19, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! I put some with lemon juice and tonic water. It made a yummy in my mocktail. Now I gotta try the variations you suggested. I think I will do lemon next!

      Reply
    7. fede says

      May 19, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was fantastic!! I used the syrup to wet my sponge and it turned out amazing and was so easy to follow.

      Reply
    8. nancy says

      May 20, 2022 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      really lovely syrup and so easy to make too!

      Reply
    9. Bobbie says

      May 20, 2022 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for summer cocktails!!

      Reply
    10. Jacqui says

      May 20, 2022 at 5:22 am

      5 stars
      So simple and easy to make! Love it!

      Reply
    11. Audrey says

      May 21, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      Blood oranges are one of my favorites, I never thought to make them into a sauce. I didn't know what I was missing.

      Reply
    12. Karissa Parrish says

      May 21, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so good! I've never had blood orange syrup before but now I must!!

      Reply
    13. Sam says

      May 21, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE how simple and easy this recipe is. Plus, it’s totally delicious for the summer months!! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    14. Judith says

      May 21, 2022 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful colour and full of flavour too!

      Reply
    15. Tressa says

      May 21, 2022 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is next level; I use a little to flavor baked goods and sparkling water for my kiddos.

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        June 03, 2022 at 3:26 pm

        I am so happy to hear that you are using this delicious syrup in so many recipes!

        Reply
    16. Sean says

      May 21, 2022 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is a very flavorful syrup, it is also great for salad dressings.

      Reply
    17. Mallory says

      May 22, 2022 at 4:48 am

      5 stars
      Such a quick and easy recipe! And so good! What a great way to elevate your drinks!

      Reply
    18. Katie says

      May 22, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      This orange flavor is incredible! I am such a fan of this recipe!

      Reply
    19. nance says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:52 am

      5 stars
      i love the rich and tasty recipe. i add this to my summer drinls

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        May 26, 2022 at 9:20 pm

        Hi nance,
        I am so glad you like this syrup! Enjoy your summer drinks!
        Cheers,
        Bianca

        Reply
    20. Rosanna says

      May 25, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! And so perfect to have ready for parties, I can make some amazing cocktails with this!

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        May 26, 2022 at 9:19 pm

        Hi Rosanna,
        I am so happy you like this syrup! I hope you will have many delicious cocktails with it!
        Cheers,
        Bianca

        Reply

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