Poached Citrus

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Poached Citrus

 

 

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Preparation: 15 minutes + 15 to chill

Cooking: 10 minutes

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3 navel oranges

3 limes

1 cinnamon stick

1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds

4 green cardamom pods, bruised -OR- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds

1/3 cup sugar

pinch saffron threads

 

 

1. Over a large bowl to catch juice, peel skin and white pith from oranges and

limes.

 

2. Add 3/4 cup water to juice in bowl.

 

3. Slice oranges and limes thinly crosswise.

 

4. Combine juice mixture, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon stick, coriander,

cardamom, sugar and saffron in a large frying pan. Bring to a simmer over low

heat. Simmer, uncovered, occasionally stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes or

until sugar dissolves.

 

5. Simmer, without stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes more or until liquid reduces

slightly. Cool slightly.

 

6. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Cover with plastic food wrap; chill for 15

minutes.

 

7. Serve poached fruity with sorbet.

 

 

 

BUDGET TIP: Omit saffron threads.

 

TIP: Navel oranges are seedless.

 

 

 

Serves 4.