Boozy Oranges

 Vegan

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This is a really easy recipe with a 70s retro feel that looks very classy and colourful - just use a very sharp knife! It can be made at most times of the year, but the UK winter is the best time for the sweetest, juiciest oranges.

Serves: 
Serves 4
Time: 
15 minutes plus chilling time
Gluten free
No nuts
No sesame
No soya
Reduced fat
Ingredients: 

4 large sweet oranges or 8 small oranges for the dessert
2 tbsp agave syrup
2 tbsp very hot water
180ml/6fl oz of orange juice from a carton or squeezed from fresh oranges
1 tsp arrowroot mixed with a little of the orange juice to make a paste
4 tbsp Cointreau or other orange liqueur

Method: 

1. Zest the oranges and put the zest aside. With a very sharp knife, remove rest of rind and pith carefully, keeping the oranges intact.

2. Slice each orange into thin horizontal circles (ie the stalk/hole of the orange should be in the middle). Do this very carefully so the fruit doesn't fall apart. Place slices in a glass dish if you have one - it shows off the colour and texture.

3. In a small saucepan, gently dissolve the agave syrup in the hot water. Add the rest of the orange juice, the orange zest and Cointreau. Stir well. Add the arrowroot/juice paste to the pan and bring gently to the boil, whisking to avoid lumps.

4. Pour the orange sauce over the sliced oranges and chill overnight if possible - otherwise, for as long as you can.

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Comments

Submitted by VeggieChick69 on April 19, 2011 - 2:27pm.
3

This looks so quick and easy, I can’t wait to try it out. I had something similar at a friend’s recently and he served it with vegan sorbet it was delicious.

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