Spiced Oranges Recipes

SPICED ORANGES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Add oranges; simmer for 1 minute. Pour into a bowl; refrigerate. Discard lemon, cinnamon and clove before serving. Garnish with mint if desired.

HOW TO MAKE EASY MOROCCAN SPICED ORANGES

Steps:

• Dry toast the sesame seeds by heating a small pan over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and stir continuously until they change color to a golden brown. Remove the sesame seeds from the hot pan to a saucer or small bowl.
• Cut the orange into half inch (1.5cm) slices, leaving the skin on. Then cut each slice in half vertically, as pictured. Arrange on a plate. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon. You can optionally refrigerate the sliced oranges until ready to serve.
• Just prior to serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the sliced orange and serve.

MOROCCAN SPICED ORANGES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl, tossing to combine.
• Cover and chill 20 minutes.
• Garnish with cinnamon if desired.
• Serve over ice cream for dessert.

SPICED ORANGES AND DATES

Steps:

• Add the water and sugar to a saucespan. Stir over heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the peel from one orange. cloves, ginger, star anise and cinnamon stick pieces. SImmer 10 minutes or until a syrup forms. Remove from the heat.
• Slice the oranges into thick rounds. Remove the pits from the dates and cut the dates into halves. Add the oranges and dates to the sugar syrup. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Spoon the fruit onto one large platter to serve -- or into serving bowls. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top.
• Serve with yogurt or custard.

SPICED FRUIT

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and pears, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice. Place the pineapple, pears and oranges in a bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, cloves and reserved juices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Pour over fruit. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard cinnamon sticks, rosemary and cloves before serving.

LARRA'S BAKED SPICED APPLES AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, toss together the apples, oranges, brown sugar, Cheddar cheese, and walnuts. Spread evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over the fruit.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking powder. Drizzle over the crackers, then drizzle the creamer over the casserole. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
• Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and uncover. Stir gently to fold in the crust.

SPICED ORANGE SLICES

Steps:

• 1. Wash and slice oranges into 1/4 inch slices. Cover with water and bring to boil. Simmer 45 minutes. Drain well.
• 2. Mix vinegar, sugar and spices. (put the spices in a cheesecloth bag). Bring to boil and boil 5 minutes. Add well drained slices. Cover and simmer in syrup for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand overnight.
• 3. Remove slices and put into jars. Cook down syrup til slightly thick. Take out spices and pour over orange slices and seal. Makes 3 to 4 pints.Hilda Andrews

SPICED ORANGE-CINNAMON CIDER

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, apple cider, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Stir in honey and keep warm.
• Pour warm cider into cups and garnish with a cinnamon stick for stirring and several orange and lime slices.