Oranges Simmered in Red Wine Recipe

Name: Oranges Simmered in Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 seedless oranges; 1 bottle (750 ml) light-bodied red wine (recommended: Beaujolais or a young Chianti); 2 cups brewed cinnamon or other spiced tea; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 2 star anise pods; 6 black peppercorns; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 4 fresh mint leaves, julienned

Servings: persons

4 seedless oranges
1 bottle (750 ml) light-bodied red wine (recommended: Beaujolais or a young Chianti)
2 cups brewed cinnamon or other spiced tea
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 star anise pods
6 black peppercorns
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 fresh mint leaves, julienned

1
Cut a slice off the top and bottom of each orange to expose the flesh.
2
Cutting from top to bottom, following the contours of the orange, completely remove the peel and white pith.
3
Discard the peel and set the oranges aside.
4
In a saucepan, combine all of the remaining ingredients except the mint leaves.
5
Heat to a simmer.
6
Add the whole peeled oranges and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, turning the oranges every 2 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature in the liquid, turning occasionally.
8
Chill.
9
To serve, cut each orange crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
10
Spread the slices, overlapping them, on small serving plates.
11
(The outsides of the oranges will be redder than the insides.)
12
Drizzle a little liquid over each plate and sprinkle with mint.

611

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 seedless oranges, 1 bottle (750 ml) light-bodied red wine (recommended: Beaujolais or a young Chianti), 2 cups brewed cinnamon or other spiced tea, 2 cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Oranges Simmered in Red Wine 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.

Oranges Simmered in Red Wine

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