Blood Orange Fool

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan combine blood orange juice and peel, sugar and water.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil and reduce to approximately 1 cup.
3. 3
   Allow to cool, cover and refrigerate syrup overnight.
4. 4
   Strain out peel and pulp of orange.
5. 5
   Whip cream to stiff peaks with 1/4 cup syrup.
6. 6
   Spoon into blood orange halves.
7. 7
   Sprinkle tops with almonds.