How to: Orgeat Simple recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

orange flower water

🥗Healthier: orange zest

💰Cheaper: citrus extract

Orange zest provides a natural flavor without added sugars.

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla extract offers a similar aromatic profile.

Cover 1 pound of raw almonds with water and blend until as fine as possible

Strain the almond mixture to extract about 1 cup of almond milk

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of almond milk and 1 cup of sugar

Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves and it turns a nice brown color

Add 0.5 tsp of orange flower water to the mixture

Pour the mixture into a jar for storage

Optionally, add Everclear for preservation

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