Everything You Need to Know About Orange Blossom Water

SeriousEats.com

Open any bottle of orange blossom water and you’re likely to first think “that’s nice! Aromatherapy!” or “oh, wow. Perfume?” But make no mistake—this ingredient and its fruity, floral scent brings to life some of the sweetest, most beloved desserts. 

A cousin to rose water but not as widely known, orange blossom water is a powerful ingredient that is most prominently used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. We asked Nader Mehravari, Serious Eats contributor and Persian cooking expert, to walk us through the intricacies of the ingredient to learn more about what it is, how it’s made, and how to use it in the kitchen. 

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