Orange-vanilla Liqueur

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large oranges
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup orange extract
• 1 pint vodka

Recipe

• 1 pare the peel from each orange in a spiral, producing a 1-inch-wide strip; try to get mostly the orange zest and leave most of the membrane on the fruit.
• 2 put the peels in a saucepan with the 1 cup water plus the corn syrups and sugar.
• 3 bring to a boil and let boil, stirring constantly, 8-10 minutes.
• 4 remove from the heat and add the extracts.
• 5 let cool to room temperature and add the vodka.
• 6 pour into a jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid and let stand at least 2 weeks.