Orange-Blossom Oranges

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 whole star anise*
  • 2 teaspoons orange flower water**
  • 6 large oranges
  • Fresh mint sprigs
  • *A brown star-shaped seed pod found at Asian markets and specialty food stores; nice as a garnish, but it should not be eaten.
  • **A flavoring extract available at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of some supermarkets.

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3
    Simmer until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and stir in orange flower water.
  5. 5
    Cover; chill until cold.
  6. 6
    Discard anise.
  7. 7
    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
  8. 8
    Using small knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges.
  9. 9
    Slice oranges crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds.
  10. 10
    Set in bowls.
  11. 11
    Spoon syrup over.
  12. 12
    Top with mint.

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