POACHED ORANGES

Poached Oranges image

Poached oranges make a satisfying, colorful dessert. The oranges have a concentrated taste, especially with the addition of Grand Marnier.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories dessert

Time 25m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 large seedless oranges
7 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 sprig fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white membrane. Cut the oranges into half-inch> to three-quarter-inch-thick slices. Place the slices in a saucepan with the sugar and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer gently for five minutes.
Carefully remove the orange slices from the syrup and place them in a serving dish. Cook the syrup to reduce it to approximately a half cup and pour it over the oranges.
When cool or at serving time, sprinkle the oranges with the Grand Marnier. Decorate by placing the mint sprig in the center.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 23 grams