Thai light orange-blossom oranges

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Water
1 cup Sugar
3 Whole star anise
2 teaspoons Orange flower water --
Optional
6 larges Oranges
Fresh mint

Directions

Star anise is used as a flavoring and as a garnish. It's a seed pod, brown and star-shaped. Do not eat it. Orange flower water is available in the liquor sections and in specialty foods sections.

Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolved. Simmer until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in orange flower water. Cover; chill until cold. Discard anise. The above syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Cut peel and pith from oranges with knife. Slice oranges crosswise into ⅓-inch rounds. Set in bowls. Spoon syrup over. Top with mint. Make day before or morning of. 183 cals Recipe By : Bon Appetit (August 1996)

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