Zest the Orange: Start by zesting the orange. Set the zest aside.
Juice the Orange: Cut the orange in half and squeeze out the juice. You should get about 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice.
2. Prepare the Flan Mixture:
Heat the Milk: In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange zest, orange juice, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
3. Mix and Strain:
Blend the Mixture: Gradually add the warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from curdling.
Strain: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into another bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
4. Prepare the Baking Dish:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Pour Mixture: Pour the strained mixture into individual ramekins or a large flan dish.
5. Bake the Flan:
Water Bath: Place the ramekins or flan dish in a larger baking pan. Fill the baking pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
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