Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blanched almonds
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups sugar (optional, it is healthier without sugar)
- ¼ cup orange blossom water (or rosewater )
Directions
Grind the almonds finely in blender.
Add the water and continue to grind.
Strain the liquid through a sieve lined with cheesecloth, reserving the liquid.
When drained, squeeze the remaining pulp to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
Pour into a heavy saucepan, then stir in the sugar (optional).
Boil, stirring constantly, then lower the heat and simmer very gently for 5–10 minutes.
Turn off the heat, add the orange flower water, and let the syrup cool.
To serve, pour ¼ cup of syrup into a glass, add ice water, and stir well.