Sliced Oranges In Spiced Syrup

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Sliced Oranges In Spiced Syrup

 

Recipe By : Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish, page 252

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Desserts Fruits

Ornish: Everyday Cooking

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

20 whole cloves

8 cardamom pods

2 cinnamon sticks

2 tablespoons sugar plus

2 teaspoons sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice plus

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 cup orange juice

2 large navel oranges

 

SERVES 4

 

Fresh orange juice infused with an aromatic spiced syrup makes an exotic

sauce for sliced oranges. Don't be put off by the quantity of spices used;

the result is subtle and light.

 

In a 10-inch skillet or other wide pan, combine peppercorns, cloves,

cardamom, cinnamon, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and 2 cups

water. Whisk to dissolve the cornstarch. Bring to a boil over high heat

and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated and big bubbles begin

to appear on the skillet bottom, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and

add orange juice. Scrape the sides of the skillet with a rubber

spatula. Cover and let mixture infuse 20 minutes or until cold. Strain

through a sieve. Cut the ends off the oranges and set the oranges on one

end. With a sharp knife, cut from top to bottom all the way around the

orange to remove the peel and all the white pith. Slice oranges into

rounds about 1/4 inch thick.

 

To serve, put orange slices in four dessert bowls. Top each serving with

1/4 cup of the spiced orange syrup.

 

TIP: A lot of chefs are steeping herbs in liquids to make " infusions " that

add flavor to dishes without adding fat. You can infuse a liquid with

spices, as in this recipe, or with herbs. Try infusing a light syrup or

fruit juice with fresh mint, lemon verbena, or lavender; or infusing a

savory broth with rosemary or thyme.

 

Serving size: 1/2 orange, 1/4 cup syrup. Calories: 83, Fat: 0.2 g,

Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrate: 20.1 g, Protein: 1.0 g, Sod urn: 0.6 mg.

 

 

 

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