Orange Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of orange syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Orange zest rubbed into sugar and warmed with fresh orange juice just long enough to dissolve, so the syrup keeps a fresh-squeezed flavor for coffee, tea and sodas.

Prep 10 min

Cook 6 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 46 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2.0 tbsp (12.0 g)finely grated orange zest (from 2 oranges)
1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)fresh orange juice (from 3 to 4 oranges)
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Rub the orange zest into the sugar with your fingertips for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant and damp.
Combine the zest sugar and orange juice in a small saucepan.
Warm over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup just begins to simmer, then simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and steep for 30 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, then stir in the vanilla.
Cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

Zest only the colored skin; the white pith underneath turns the syrup bitter.
A short simmer keeps the flavor fresh; long boiling makes it taste like marmalade.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make orange syrup?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 6 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store orange syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in an ice-cube tray for up to 3 months.

Can I make orange syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Orange zest rubbed into sugar and warmed with fresh orange juice just long enough to dissolve, so the syrup keeps a fresh-squeezed flavor for coffee, tea and sodas.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

75 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

18.9g Carbs

0.2g Protein

18.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~900 cal · 0g fat · 227g carbs · 2g protein · 222g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 75 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 14 min·0.8 mi·~1650 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 10 min·0.5 mi·~1000 steps
Moderate cycling 8 min·1.6 mi
Swimming laps 11 min
Jogging 7 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 12 min
Bodyweight circuit training 8 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 17 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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