Spiced Orange Slices Recipes

SPICED ORANGE SLICES

Steps:

• Cut oranges into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
• Remove seeds.
• Mix flour, crumbs, sugar, and allspice.
• Dip oranges into mixture.
• Coat evenly.
• Brown on both sides in butter.

SPICED ORANGES

Steps:

• Place orange slices in a large stainless-steel saucepan; cover with cold water. Simmer until skins are tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
• Remove oranges with a slotted spoon; place in a colander to drain. Discard water.
• Combine sugar and vinegar in the same saucepan; stir over low heat. Bring to a boil. Add spices; simmer 10 minutes.
• Add oranges and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes, or until skins are translucent. Cool.
• Layer oranges in sterilized jars, cover with syrup, and seal. The oranges can be used right away, but the flavor will be improved by waiting 4 to 6 weeks.

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.

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.

GLACEED ORANGE SLICES

Steps:

• Leaving peel on, cut oranges into 1/4-inch rounds, then cut each round into a half-moon.
• Bring sugar and 2 cups water to a boil in a large pot, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Wash down sides of pot with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Add orange slices to boiling syrup; reduce heat. Cover with parchment, and gently simmer until orange slices are soft and glazed, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer peel to a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Let dry until just slightly tacky, about 5 hours. Store in an airtight container for 2 days.

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.

SPICED CARAMEL ORANGES

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan melt the sugar over moderate heat, stirring with a fork, and cook the syrup, swirling the pan occasionally, until it is a golden caramel. Remove the pan from the heat, pour the water carefully down the side of the pan, and add the cinnamon and the allspice. Return the pan to the heat and simmer the syrup until the caramel is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat, add the rum carefully, and simmer the syrup for 5 minutes. Arrange the orange slices in a large bowl, pour the syrup over them, and let the oranges macerate, covered and chilled, for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve the oranges at room temperature.

ORANGE SPICED CIDER

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen spring to form a bag. Add bag to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Before serving, discard spice bag and stir cider. If desired, serve with orange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks.