CLEMENTINES IN GINGER SYRUP

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Provided by Farid Zadi

Categories     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Orange     Spice     Chill     Anise     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled ginger
4 green cardamom pods
3 whole star anise
6 clementines or mandarin oranges
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water, sugar, ginger, cardamom, and star anise to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 15 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Cut peel from clementines, including all white pith, with a sharp knife, then cut fruit into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and put in a serving bowl. Add syrup and chill, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds (if using).

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