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Oranges Givrées
Iced Oranges
Preparation info
- Serves
8
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
By Anne Willan
Published 1981
‘Among the refreshments of these warm countries,’ remarked Tobias Smollett when in Nice in 1764, ‘I ought not to forget mentioning the Sorbettes, which are sold in coffee-houses and places of public resort. They are iced froth, made with the juice of oranges, apricots, or peaches; very agreeable to the palate.’
Ingredients
Method
Set the oven at very hot (220°C/425°F). Bake the potatoes in the heated oven for 1 hour or until very tender. Lower the oven temperature to hot (200°C/400°F).
Make the syrup: in a heavy-based pan heat the sugar with the water and lemon juice over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Boil for 2-3 minutes or until the syrup is clear. Leave to cool.
Meanwhile, slice the top quarter