POACHED ORANGES

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Ingredients

  • 8 large seedless oranges
  • 7 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
  • 1 sprig fresh mint, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white membrane. Cut the oranges into half-inch> to three-quarter-inch-thick slices. Place the slices in a saucepan with the sugar and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer gently for five minutes.

Carefully remove the orange slices from the syrup and place them in a serving dish. Cook the syrup to reduce it to approximately a half cup and pour it over the oranges.

When cool or at serving time, sprinkle the oranges with the Grand Marnier. Decorate by placing the mint sprig in the center.