Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Beverages recipes category.

Orange Squash Recipe.

Ingredients:

5 Lbs Fresh Oranges (Peeled and Chopped)
2 Lbs White Sugar
1/4 Gallon Water
4 TBSP Lemon Juice
1/2 TSP Potassium Metabisulphate (Preservative, Optional)
1 Pinch Saffron

Recipe Instructions:

In a large pan over medium heat add the water and sugar and stir until sugar is fully dissolved, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
Once the mixture has begun to boil, lower to a simmer and continue to simmer for 4 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, filter the sugar and water mixture to remove any impurities.
At this stage, you should crush the saffron threads and add them to the sugar syrup, stirring to mix.
Add the oranges to the jug of a blender and process until the oranges are pureed but not completely liquid.
Strain, pressing the pulp to get all of the juice out of the oranges.
Add this strained orange juice to the sugar syrup and stir to mix well.
If using the potassium metabisulphate, place 1/4 of the orange syrup mixture and add the potassium metabisulphate stirring so that it completely dissolves into the mixture, add this mixture back to the orange syrup and stir to mix well.
Once the orange squash has completely cooled, pour into sterilized jars or bottles, tightly seal the lid and allow to stand for 4 hours undisturbed on the counter.
After 4 hours, refrigerate the orange squash and allow to sit for 4 days to allow the flavor to fully develop before using.
To serve, shake the bottle or jar, and add about 2oz of the orange squash to 6oz of water, drink immediately.

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