Orange Slices in Orange Syrup

Name: Orange Slices in Orange Syrup
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: The zest of 2 oranges; 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon orange-blossom water; 6 oranges

December 9, 2011

The orange zest and the orange-blossom water give a delicate fragrance to the syrup.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

The zest of 2 oranges

2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon orange-blossom water

6 oranges

Preparation

Step 1
Grate the zest, and put it in a pan with the orange juice and sugar. Bring to the boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved, then add the orange-blossom water.
Step 2
Peel the oranges so that no pith remains, and cut them into thick slices. Put them in a serving bowl and pour the orange syrup on top.
Step 3
Serve cold.

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