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Cretan orange syrup

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 120 g sugar, white
  • 100 g orange juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick(s), approx. 8 cm long
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 tbsp honey, Cretan
  • 1 tsp almond liqueur
  • n. B. flowers and leaves

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

A honey-like syrup used in many Cretan dishes.

Filter the orange juice and pulp through a coffee filter. Combine all syrup ingredients in a saucepan and simmer with the lid on for 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves, add the honey, and mix until smooth. Add the optional almond liqueur and mix. The syrup will keep in a sealed glass bottle in the refrigerator for about two months. It adds the ultimate kick to the sauce, especially when roasted in red wine with goat or lamb.

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Written by John Myers

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