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This traditional concentrate is diluted with cold water for a refreshing summer drink or used as a sweet base for sophisticated cocktails.","serves":20,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g blanched sweet almonds","name":"Almonds","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"blanched","notes":"sweet variety","group":"Syrup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"50g bitter almonds","name":"Almonds","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"blanched","notes":"bitter variety; provides the characteristic Orzata flavor","group":"Syrup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"500g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"granulated","notes":"white","group":"Syrup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"500ml water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"filtered preferred","group":"Syrup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tablespoon orange flower water","name":"Orange flower water","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"pure essence","group":"Flavoring","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the sweet and bitter almonds in a high-speed blender with 200ml (about 3/4 cup) of the water. Blend until a very smooth, fine paste is formed.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the sweet and bitter almonds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the almond paste, the remaining water, and the sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the almond paste, the remaining water, and the sugar","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes on low heat (around 190°F / 88°C) until the mixture slightly thickens. Do not let it boil vigorously or the almond oils may separate.","group":"Cooking","title":"Simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove from heat and let cool until safe to handle. Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or several layers of cheesecloth into a clean bowl, squeezing tightly to extract all the almond milk and essence.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat and let cool","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the orange flower water. Transfer the Orzata to a sterilized glass bottle. Once completely cold, seal and refrigerate.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the orange flower water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always use blanched almonds for a pure white color. This syrup is very concentrated; typically, one part syrup is diluted with six parts water. Store in a sterilized glass bottle in the refrigerator.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["blender","saucepan","nut milk bag","glass bottle"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":750,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes about 3 cups of concentrated syrup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the syrup and keep it refrigerated. It develops a deeper flavor after 24 hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep in a sealed glass bottle in the refrigerator. 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