Fresh Orange Slices with Honey and Cinnamon

Submitted by evelynathens

"Simple often equates with elegant in my book. This recipe does justice to both of those adjectives. Couldn't be simpler, or more elegant-looking, or more delicious."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 oranges
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon orange flower water
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, lightly toasted
• thick Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)

directions

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

Reviews

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

We enjoyed this for dessert this afternoon. It was a really hot day today and this was the perfect treat to enjoy cold! This was soooooooo delicious and truly very enjoyable! Thank you so much for a wonderful, simple and easy to fix dessert. Couldn't get any simpler!:-)

 

[Random Rachel]

This was really good. I left off the almonds and served it over greek yogurt. So rich but so healthy.

 

[UmmBinat]

Really delicious 5 stars and I forgot the almonds. Will try with next time. I used Balkan thick yogurt but I think sour cream would be even better. Will absolutely make again for breakfast or dessert!

 

[charlie 5]

Pretty, easy, fresh and delicious! My guests kept talking about the oranges. Love that I can make it ahead of time too.

 

[oneprimalscream]

I LOVED this. Perfect way to dress up the two giant boxes of oranges that we received over the holidays! I did change the syrup to 4 T of orange-blossom honey, 2 T of water, and added a couple of drops of pure almond extract and simmered it all with the cinnamon stick for a few minutes. This added a wonderful flavor and sweetness to the oranges that wasn't overpowering. Very refreshing, and will be making this often!