Name: Easy Orange Syrup
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Its the most wonderful time of the year for one really important reason. And then there’s food. The holidays are a time to go all out and make those recipes you’ve always wanted to make for friends and family. The time to actually make breakfast like Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast, Cheesy Breakfast Pot Pie with Gouda Biscuit Crust, Apple Pie Pancake Bowls, Angel Food Cake French Toast with Cream Cheese and Strawberry Syrup and introducing Cranberry Pecan Gingerbread Waffles with Easy Orange Syrup.

Orange Syrup being poured over top waffles with cranberries on top.

Well, today is part 1 of the introductions. Today I bring you Easy Orange Syrup because this drink worthy syrup deserves its very own post.

Orange Syrup in a clear jar nest to oranges and pancakes.

When I started thinking about what would compliment my Cranberry Pecan Gingerbread Waffles perfectly, I knew it was going to by Orange Syrup. And this Orange Syrup does not disappoint. Truth be told, I tried a few versions of Orange Syurp before I tried this one from Martha Stewart, and although I usually can never leave a recipe alone, this Easy Orange Syrup is an exception. It is so perfect in its simplicity and you probably have all of the ingredients on hand. All you need is sugar, water, orange juice, butter and 10 minutes. Or just be around for 10 minutes to stir occasionally. I wasn’t exaggerating when I said this was easy!

Top view of Orange Syrup in a clear jar ready to pour over a stack of waffles.

This Orange Syrup tastes exactly like it sounds – sweet, silky orange syrup – the perfect amount of citrus, the perfect amount of sugar and the perfect kiss of butter. At the same time, this Orange Syrup tastes better than it sounds. I honestly was expecting to like this syrup but I love this syrup.

Top view of Orange Syrup in a clear jar next to fresh cut oranges.

It is crazy yummy on pancakes, French toast, waffles and particularly these Cranberry Pecan Gingerbread Waffles. Get your syrup ready because these waffles are coming on Tuesday.

Close up of the Orange Syrup poured over a stack of waffles with cranberry garnish.

Just try not to drink all the Orange Syrup before then.

Servings: ½ cups

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Whisk together the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and cornstarch then whisk into sugar/water. Simmer gently until thickened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in butter until it melts. Best served warm.

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4 Comments

Brenda Sanders says

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Do you know if you can make this and put it in a jar for a gift? I am making an orange themed gift baskets for Christmas, all home made items, and thought this might be great with a homemade Orange, walnut, gingerbread waffle mix.

- Jen says
  
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  I love your gift basket idea! This orange syrup should be refrigerated so if it can be gifted then refrigerated shortly after then it would work.
  
SUV says

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This was really good. This is my second time making it and the second time I did
This and gave it a little more orange flavor.

1 cup sugar
1/4 water and 1cup orange
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

- Jen says
  
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  Thanks for sharing, sounds delicious!

Easy Orange Syrup