Orange slices with citrus syrup
One orange provides twice your daily allowance of vitamin C.
Ingredients
- 4 oranges
- Zest (outermost skin) of 1 orange, cut into thin strips 4 inches long and 1/8 inch wide
For syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, strained
- 2 tablespoons dark honey
For garnish:
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs
Directions
Working with 1 orange at a time, cut a thin slice off the top and the bottom, exposing the flesh. Stand the orange upright and, using a sharp knife, cut off the peel, following the contour of the fruit and removing all the white pith and membrane. Cut the orange crosswise into slices 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a shallow nonaluminum bowl or dish. Repeat with the remaining oranges. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the strips of zest with water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Drain and immediately plunge the zest into a bowl of cold water. Set aside.
To make the syrup, combine the orange juice and honey in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the honey. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture thickens to a light syrup, about 5 minutes. Drain the orange zest and add to the syrup. Cook until the zest is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
Pour the mixture over the oranges. Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled, or for up to 3 hours.
To serve, divide the orange slices and syrup among individual plates. Drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the orange liqueur, if using. Garnish with the mint and serve immediately.
Serving Information
Serves 4
Nutritional analysis per serving
Calories: 183
Total carbohydrate: 39 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 4 g
Monounsaturated fat: 0 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Serving size: About 1 orange, sliced, with syrup
Sodium: 3 mg
Total fat: < 1 g
DASH Eating Plan Servings
Fruits: 1 1/2
Sweets: 1
Diabetes Meal Plan Choices
Fruits: 1 1/2
Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates: 1
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings
Fruits: 1 1/2
Sweets: 1
Last Updated Sep 15, 2018
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