A cozy, perfumed glaze that feels luxurious and festive — perfect for cakes, pastries, roasted carrots, chicken, or holiday bakes.
🧡 Ingredients
½ cup fresh orange juice 🍊
Zest of 1 orange
¼ cup honey or maple syrup 🍯
1 tbsp butter (or coconut oil) 🧈
½ tsp ground cardamom 🌿
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1 tsp orange blossom water or vanilla ✨
🔥 Method
Add orange juice, zest, honey, butter, cardamom, and salt to a small saucepan.
Simmer gently on medium-low for 8–12 minutes, stirring, until reduced and glossy.
Remove from heat and add orange blossom water or vanilla if using.
Let cool slightly — it will thicken as it sits.
🍰 How to Use
Drizzle over olive oil cake, pound cake, or cinnamon rolls
Brush on roast chicken, duck, or carrots
Spoon over yogurt, pancakes, or French toast
✨ Flavor vibe: citrus-bright • floral • gently spiced • elegant warmth
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