House prep · Syrup
Hazelnut Orgeat
- Yield
- About 2 cups
- Shelf life
- 2 weeks
- Storage
- Refrigerated
Ingredients
- 2 cups hazelnuts
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups water
- 10 drops orange flower water
- 0.125 oz hazelnut oil
Method
- 1Grind the hazelnuts in two batches, then toast them on a sheet tray at 350°F for 5 minutes. Combine with the sugar and water, bring to a simmer, then take off the heat and steep overnight. Strain through cheesecloth and stir in the orange flower water and hazelnut oil. An ounce of cognac helps it keep.
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