How to make orange blossom water?

Orange blossom water is a flavoring which is obtained from the distillation of orange blossoms. It's used widely in cooking, especially in baking, but it can also be found in beauty products. Orange blossom flowers are white and grow on orange, lemon and citron trees. read more

Orange flower water retails in gourmet and specialty food stores for between $2 and $8. But don't let the price tag lead you to believe that it is difficult to make. While orange flower water is usually distilled, you can create your own by mixing distilled water and fresh orange blossoms. read more

Place petals in a large glass jar with lid and cover with distilled water. Less is more. You can always add more later. Let stand in the full sun for a couple of weeks. Check the scent. If it is too weak, leave it in the sun for another week. Strain the blossom water into several smaller sterilized jars with lids. read more