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How to Make a Carrot Substitute for Orange Blossom Water

Presentation and decoration are just as important as taste when it comes to desserts... they say we eat with our eyes before our mouths! Here is how to prepare carrots as a substitute for orange blossom water to decorate sweets. You will surely be glad to keep it in the fridge and use it whenever needed!

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2 cups coarsely grated carrots1 cup sugar1/2 cup rose water1/2 cup water, or as neededJuice of half an orange1 teaspoon red food coloring1 cup honey or 1 cup syrup, depending on what is available and preferred

Note

Check the consistency of the carrot syrup by placing a drop on a plate to make sure it is similar to jam. If it is thicker, add a little water as needed, then leave it on the heat until it reaches the desired consistency.You can also replace 1 cup of carrots with 1 cup of beetroot to avoid using food coloring.

Step 1

Put the sugar, rose water, and lemon juice in a pot over the heat, and let them boil for just two minutes.