Poached Oranges with Grand Marnier
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 min. plus 30 min. chilling
When we talk about poached fruits, pears and apricots come immediately to mind. But why not try Arance al Grand Marnier, poached oranges with Grand Marnier? Poaching concentrates the orange flavor and the syrup gives them a fresh and glossy look. A dash of Grand Marnier or Cointreau gives this light dessert the extra kick.
Ingredients:
- 4 large seedless oranges
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of water
- 2 cloves
- 2 tbsp of Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 fresh mint spring for garnish
Preparation:
Peel the oranges making sure that all the white membrane is carefully removed. Slice oranges with a sharp knife into 1 cm (3/8 inch) thick slices. Set aside.
Add 1/2 cup of water and 4 tbsp sugar to a saucepan large enough to hold the orange slices side by side. You might have to do it in two batches. Stir sugar until dissolved, add the 2 cloves and bring it to a boil. Place orange slices in the saucepan, reduce the heat and gently simmer them for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove orange slices from syrup with a slotted spoon. Place them on a serving dish.
Reduce the orange syrup by cooking over high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the Grand Marnier and let it cool before pouring it over the oranges. Cover it with cling wrap and let it cool in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Serve it with the mint leaves as garnish.
