Oranges in Syrup

Note: This is a hot weather dessert, and you can serve it over ice cubes to make it really cold. from Recipes of Asia for Laos

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  oranges
• 8  ounces sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  teaspoon rose water

Directions

1. Peel and segment the oranges, ensuring that no pits, pith or skin remain. Put the segments in a glass dish and set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water gently to the boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 15 minutes, until it is the consistency of a thin syrup. Add the rosewater and stir to blend. Pour the syrup over the orange segments and chill until required.