POACHED ORANGES WITH CANDIED ZEST AND GINGER
Categories Ginger Dessert Poach Christmas Kid-Friendly Orange White Wine Vegan Gourmet Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel ginger and halve crosswise. Cut pieces lengthwise into 1/16-inch-thick slices, then cut slices into 1/8-inch-wide julienne strips and transfer to a 2-quart heavy saucepan.
- Remove zest from 3 oranges in long wide strips with a vegetable peeler, removing any white pith from zest with a paring knife, and add to ginger in pan. Fill pan three-fourths full with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, then drain in a sieve. Return zest and ginger to pan and refill with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Drain zest and ginger. Repeat simmering with more cold water for another 10 minutes, then drain.
- Bring 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and salt to a boil in saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add zest and ginger and gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until zest and ginger are completely translucent and syrup is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain candied zest and ginger in a sieve, discarding syrup.
- Meanwhile, cut 1/2 inch from top and bottom of all oranges with a sharp knife, exposing fruit at both ends. Cut peel and pith from sides (leaving no white parts) with paring knife, trimming fruit if large (but retaining orange shape) to 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches wide at middle. Discard trimmings.
- Bring wine, orange juice, 1/2 cup Grand Marnier, and remaining cup sugar to a boil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil 3 minutes. Add oranges, arranging in 1 layer, and simmer, covered with a tight-fitting lid, 10 minutes. Transfer oranges with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, inverting them (so syrup coats oranges). Add candied zest and ginger to syrup and boil over moderate heat, uncovered, until syrup is thickened and mixture is reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier.
- When oranges are cool enough to handle, cut each crosswise into thirds on a cutting board, then reassemble "whole" in serving dish. Spoon zest mixture, including syrup, over oranges, arranging zests and ginger decoratively over them. Chill oranges in serving dish until cold, at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, spoon syrup in dish over oranges to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Elit Elly
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I had a few oranges that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. The oranges were delicious and the sauce was perfect for pouring over pancakes or waffles.
Brayden Abassi
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are impressive. The oranges are perfectly poached and the sauce is delicious. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was a perfect dessert.
Lipon Ray Lipon
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The oranges are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love serving this dish with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Velledor
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The oranges are elegant and festive, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion brunch or dinner party.
Alhassan Walid
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of oranges, but I loved this recipe. The oranges were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served them with a side of yogurt and it was a perfect breakfast.
Kwasi Awuah
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I had a few oranges that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. The oranges were delicious and the sauce was perfect for pouring over pancakes or waffles.
Nichol Perry
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The oranges are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love serving this dish with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Hassan adinan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are impressive. The oranges are perfectly poached and the sauce is delicious. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was a perfect dessert.
Unsha Kanwal
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the oranges and the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Kimberly Fortney
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. The oranges are elegant and festive, and the candied zest and ginger add a touch of luxury. I highly recommend this recipe!
Natasha Baxter
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of poached oranges, but this recipe changed my mind. The oranges were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and they were heavenly.
danielle walters
[email protected]These poached oranges were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors was perfect, and the candied zest and ginger added a nice touch of complexity. I will definitely be making this recipe again.