Oranges with Balsamic-and-Anise CaramelRomulo Yanes
Recipe information
Total Time
25 min
Yield
Makes 4 (dessert) servings
Ingredients
2
/3 cup sugar
1
/4 cup water
1
/2 teaspoon anise seeds
1
/3 cup balsamic vinegar
4
navel oranges
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring sugar, water, and anise seeds to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy nonreactive saucepan, washing down any sugar crystals on side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water and stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup, without stirring, gently swirling pan, until mixture is a golden caramel. Reduce heat to low and carefully stir in vinegar (mixture will steam vigorously and caramel will harden). Stir until caramel is dissolved, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Cut peel, including all white pith, from oranges with a sharp knife, then slice oranges crosswise. Serve orange slices drizzled with warm sauce.