Marinated Blood Oranges

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Healthy in a Hurry

By Karen Ansel and Charity Ferreira

Published 2012

  • About

When you see blood oranges in the produce aisle or at your local farmers’ market, buy a big bag and take the opportunity to turn them into eye-catching dishes like this super-simple dessert. Segmenting the fruit takes a little practice, but it makes a nice presentation.

Ingredients

  • blood or navel oranges, 3 lb (1.5 kg)
  • fresh lemon juice, 1

Method

  1. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice off both ends of each orange, then cut away peel and bitter white pith, following fruit’s curve. Holding fruit over a bowl, cut on either side of each segment to free it from the membrane, letting segments and juices fall into bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together lemon juice, sugar, and orange liqueur. Pour mixture over orange