Lemon-Poached Oranges

5 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup grated lemon rind (about 4 large lemons)
  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
  • 7 navel oranges (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut crosswise into 4 slices

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Add orange slices, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes. Remove orange slices with a slotted spoon; place in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Cook juice mixture over medium-high heat 15 minutes (until slightly syrupy). Pour over oranges. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.

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