Orange Amaretto Syrup

Orange Amaretto Syrup

makes approximately 1 cup

1½ cups orange juice

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur (or almond extract)

Pinch kosher salt

½ tablespoon corn starch

1 tablespoon cool water

Combine juice, zest and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.  Stir to combine ingredients.  Cook until reduced by half (about 15-20 minutes).  Add butter, amaretto and salt.   Stir to combine.

Combine corn starch and water in a jar.  Cover and shake the living tar out of it.  Pour slurry into orange syrup and stir.