Orange Slices In Lime Syrup Recipes

ORANGES IN LIME SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and fennel seeds to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until liquid reduces to about 1/2 cup, about 25 minutes.
• Using a sharp paring knife, peel the oranges, removing as much of the bitter white pith as possible. Slice oranges crosswise into rounds 1/4- to-1/2-inch-thick, and place in a large bowl.
• Strain the syrup over the orange slices. Stir in lime juice, and zest. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to overnight. Serve orange slices drizzled with syrup.

SLICED ORANGES IN SYRUP

Steps:

• Cut thin slivers of peel from 1 orange. Don't cut into white membrane.
• Cover peel with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
• Heat orange peel, water and sugar to boiling; simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
• Cut oranges into slices.
• Pour syrup over slices; cover and refrigerate.
• Garnish with sprig of mint if desired.

ORANGE SLICES IN LIME SYRUP

Steps:

• Using a sharp paring knife, peel oranges following the curve of the fruit, and remove as much bitter white pith as possible. Slice oranges into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; place in a large bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water, sugar, wine, and anise seeds, if using, to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until liquid reduces to 1/2 cup, about 25 minutes.
• Strain the syrup; stir in lime juice and zest. Pour over oranges.
• Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

WATERMELON SLICES WITH LIME-HONEY SYRUP

Steps:

• Place lime juice and honey in a saucepan and heat on the grates of a hot grill or side burners. Bring to a boil and let boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and chill. Place watermelon slices on a large platter and drizzle with the lime syrup and garnish with mint.

FRESH ORANGE SLICES WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges.
• Thinly slice oranges into rounds.
• Arrange orange slices in shallow bowl.
• Combine honey, cinnamon stick, and orange flower water in heavy small saucepan.
• Stir over low heat until mixture comes to simmer, about 2 minutes.
• Pour hot syrup over oranges.
• Cool.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Sprinkle almonds over oranges.
• Serve cold or at room temperature, with a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream on the side, if desired.
• *A flavoring extract available at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of some supermarkets.

FRESH ORANGE SLICES WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges. Thinly slice oranges into rounds. Arrange orange slices in shallow bowl. Combine honey, cinnamon stick, and orange flower water in heavy small saucepan. Stir over low heat until mixture comes to simmer, about 2 minutes. Pour hot syrup over oranges. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Sprinkle almonds over oranges. Serve cold or at room temperature.
• A flavoring extract available at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of some supermarkets.