Fresh Orange Slices with Candied Zest and Pistachios – a delicious recipe with oranges, sugar, water, Grand Marnier, natural pistachios. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
With a vegetable peeler remove zest from oranges in strips (about 2 by 1/2 by 1/4 inches) and in a small heavy saucepan simmer strips in water to cover 10 minutes.
2
With a sharp knife cut a slice from top and bottom of each orange to expose flesh and arrange, a cut side down, on a cutting board.
3
Cutting from top to bottom, remove peel and pith.
4
Cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange on 2 dessert plates.
5
Drain zest in a sieve and return to pan.
6
Simmer zest with sugar and 1/2 cup water over moderately low heat 10 minutes, or until zest is translucent and syrup is thickened.
7
Add liqueur and simmer 1 minute.
8
Arrange candied zest decoratively on and around orange slices and top with syrup.
9
Sprinkle oranges with pistachios.
77
kcal
Calories
20
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 navel oranges, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur, and more.
Yes, Fresh Orange Slices with Candied Zest and Pistachios falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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