Laotian Oranges in Syrup

Description

• This is a hot weather dessert, and you can serve it over ice cubes to make it really cold.

Ingredients

• 4 oranges
• 8oz/225g Sugar
• 12fl oz/375ml/1.5 cups water
• 1tsp/5ml rosewater

Directions

1. Peel and segment the oranges, ensuring that no pits, pith or skin remain.
2. Put the segments in a glass dish and set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, bring the Sugar and water gently to the boil, stirring occsionally.
4. Boil for 15 minutes, until it is the consistency of a thin syrup. Add the rosewater and stir to blend.
5. Pour the syrup over the orange segments and chill until required.