• 6 oranges
• 175 g/6 oz castor sugar

Mark the peel of the oranges into quarters with a sharp knife. Put the oranges together in a large basin and cover them with boiling water. Allow to stand for 5 minutes, then drain and peel away the skins. Using this method both the outer peel and the inner white pith will come away from the fruit. If any white pith remains, simply scrape it away with a knife. Slice the oranges thinly, remove a