Oranges In Cinnamon Syrup

6 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 None oranges, zest removed with a vegetable peeler, pith cut off, juices reserved
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 None star anise
  • 1 None small red chili
  • 3 None cinnamon sticks, broken in half
  • None None Greek yogurt or heavy cream, to serve (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, brown sugar, star anise, whole red chili, cinnamon sticks and 1/2 cup water. Heat gently, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil then simmer, without stirring, for 6-8 mins, until syrupy. Discard chili.
  2. 2
    Place oranges and reserved juice in a heatproof dish. Cool syrup slightly then pour over oranges. Let cool completely then chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Transfer oranges and syrup to serving glasses.
  3. 3
    Serve with Greek yogurt or heavy cream, if desired.

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