Sweet orange with syrup

Posted on Jun 9, 2010 in Desserts | 0 comments

INGREDIENTS

• 2kgr oranges with thick skin (about 5 oranges)
• 2 kgr of sugar
• 1 vanilla (if you want)
• 6-7 drops lemon

METHOD

1. Wash and wipe the oranges.
2. Rub with grater gently the peeled, carefully because you must not get to the white flesh.
3. Place in a large saucepan plenty of water and oranges to boil in over high heat for 45′-50′.
4. Place oranges in a big bowl with cold water to cool and leave for 15′ changing the water regularly.
5. Remove the oranges from the water and let it for 1h-2h to dry out their skin.
6. Cut oranges in half vertically, removing the ends and cut into thick slices about 3cm.
7. Place the orange slices in a sieve, putting a bowl underneath to collect the liquid that will take off and leave for 1h-2h.
8. Weigh the oranges because you have to use the same weight in sugar.
9. In a saucepan, add half sugar, then create layers with alternating orange slices. Repeat this step with the remaining sugar and orange slices.
10. Add the liquid that you have collected and 1/2 cup water, because the oranges will come out some more liquid.
11. Boil in medium heat, skim if necessary. Warning: You should not mix because it will break up the slices.
12. Once the syrup thickens withdraw from the heat.
13. Add the vanilla and lemon juice, stir gently and leave it to cool.
14. Put it in sterilized jars.