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Narsai's Spiced Oranges— A Wintertime Fresh Fruit Indulgence

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS)__ Oranges are king for fresh fruit in the winter months, so now is the time to indulge in a spiced orange recipe that's an old favorite at our house that serves four people.

4 navel oranges
1 lemon
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
6 cloves
6 allspice
1 stick cinnamon
2 bay leaves
OPTIONAL Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur

Grate the skin of one orange and the lemon and set aside for garnish.
Cut the skin and white tissue from 4 oranges.
Cut across half way through the oranges so that they can be spread lotus like.
Make a syrup with peelings of 2 oranges, juice of one lemon, the water, sugar, and spices. Simmer covered for about 30 minutes.
Strain boiling syrup over peeled oranges and cool. Refrigerate overnight, or up to one week. Serve in bowl with some syrup.
Garnish with grated orange and lemon zest and a splash of Grand Marnier.

OPTIONAL- Spread open the cut end of orange, lotus like, and decorate with a little whipped cream before sprinkling with the zest.

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