Spiced Oranges
Spiced Limoneira® oranges make a delicious dessert or even a luscious item to add to your brunch menu. The tangy sweetness of oranges takes center stage, enhanced with spices and honey for a rich combination of flavors. Serve it with yogurt, over cake or ice cream.
Ingredients
- 4 Limoneira® oranges
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 Limoneira® lemon juice & zest
- 6 cardamom pods lightly crushed
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Peel the oranges, and cut away as much of the pith as you can.
- Place the orange in a bowl to catch any juice that escapes, and cut into thin slices.
- Add the red wine, honey, lemon juice & zest, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan over a medium setting.
- Bring to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes. The mixture should thicken a little.
- Add the orange slices and any reserved juice, and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently.
- Remove from the heat, and transfer to a bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to cool.
- Before serving, remove the cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
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