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Orange Caramel

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20min

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8 servings

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This Ice Spice-Inspired Orange Caramel is a unique and flavorful twist on traditional caramel sauce. Infused with zesty orange and warm spices, this caramel offers a perfect balance of sweet, citrusy, and spicy notes. It's a versatile sauce that can be drizzled over desserts, stirred into coffee, or used as a dip for fresh fruits. The vibrant orange color and aromatic spices make it not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visually appealing addition to any dish.

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18 g
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Milk

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Steps

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1
Prepare orange

Zest the orange and set zest aside. Juice half the orange and set juice aside.

2
Combine sugar and water

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water.

3
Cook sugar mixture

Heat the sugar mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

4
Caramelize

Stop stirring and let the mixture cook until it turns amber, about 8-10 minutes.

5
Prepare cream mixture

While sugar caramelizes, warm cream in a separate small saucepan.

6
Add spices to cream

Add cinnamon stick and star anise to the warming cream.

7
Remove from heat

Once caramel is amber, remove from heat.

8
Add butter

Carefully whisk in the butter until melted.

9
Add cream

Slowly pour in the warm, spiced cream, whisking constantly.

10
Return to heat

Return the pan to low heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

11
Add orange

Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and salt.

12
Simmer

Simmer for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

13
Remove spices

Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise.

14
Cool

Let the caramel cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a jar.

15
Store

Once cooled to room temperature, seal the jar and refrigerate.

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