Fruit Salad Citrus Syrup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• zest of 1 orange
• juice of 1 orange
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 Tbs chopped mint leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
2. Zest the orange and add the zest to the saucepan. Juice the orange and add the juice to the saucepan as well.
3. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes to slightly thicken.
5. Stir occasionally.
6. Set aside to cool, then store in the fridge until cold.
7. once cold drizzle the desired amount over your fruit salad.