Orange Pancake Syrup

Elevate your breakfast game with this luscious homemade Orange Pancake Syrup, bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh oranges and a touch of vanilla. Made with fresh orange juice, a hint of zesty orange peel, and just the right amount of sweetness, this silky syrup adds a citrusy twist to pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry and enriched with butter for a velvety finish, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or indulging in a cozy breakfast at home, this bright and tangy syrup is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and granulated sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 3

Add the cornstarch slurry to the orange juice mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully melted and combined.

Step 6

Allow the syrup to cool slightly before serving. The syrup will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Serve warm or at room temperature over your favorite pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(430.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	748.0

Total Fat 25.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 5.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 120.8g
Protein 2.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.6mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 497.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 69.5%