Burnt Oranges (Irish) Recipe

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Burnt Oranges (Irish) is a recipe for a traditional Irish dish made with oranges that have been peeled and then roasted until they are blackened. The dish is typically served with a vanilla custard or ice cream.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins
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 4 x Large oranges
 8 tb Sugar
 150 ml Sweet white wine
 300 ml Fresh-squeezed orange juice
 1 tb Butter
 2 tb Whiskey (warmed)


1

Carefully peel the oranges thinly.

2

Then with a sharp knife remove as muchof the pith and white skin as possible, keeping the oranges intact.

3

Cutthe thin peel into fine strips and cover with the wine.

4

Put the orangesinto an ovenproof dish.

5

Put a little butter on top of each one, pressingit down gently, then sprinkle each one with a teaspoon of sugar.

6

Put intoa 400F oven for 10 minutes or until the sugar caramelizes.

7

.

8

Meanwhile mix the orange juice with the sugar in a saucepan and bring tothe boil.

9

Lower the heat and let it get syrupy, without stirring.

10

Addthe orange peel and wine mixture and bring to the boil again, then cookrapidly to reduce and thicken slightly.

11

Take the oranges from theoven and if not fully browned, put under a moderate broiler for a fewminutes.

12

Pour the warmed whisky over them and set it alight, over heat.

13

As the flames die down, add the orange syrup and let it simmer for about 2minutes.

14

Serve at once;or it can be served cold.

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Ingredients

 4 x Large oranges
 8 tb Sugar
 150 ml Sweet white wine
 300 ml Fresh-squeezed orange juice
 1 tb Butter
 2 tb Whiskey (warmed)

Directions

1

Carefully peel the oranges thinly.

2

Then with a sharp knife remove as muchof the pith and white skin as possible, keeping the oranges intact.

3

Cutthe thin peel into fine strips and cover with the wine.

4

Put the orangesinto an ovenproof dish.

5

Put a little butter on top of each one, pressingit down gently, then sprinkle each one with a teaspoon of sugar.

6

Put intoa 400F oven for 10 minutes or until the sugar caramelizes.

7

.

8

Meanwhile mix the orange juice with the sugar in a saucepan and bring tothe boil.

9

Lower the heat and let it get syrupy, without stirring.

10

Addthe orange peel and wine mixture and bring to the boil again, then cookrapidly to reduce and thicken slightly.

11

Take the oranges from theoven and if not fully browned, put under a moderate broiler for a fewminutes.

12

Pour the warmed whisky over them and set it alight, over heat.

13

As the flames die down, add the orange syrup and let it simmer for about 2minutes.

14

Serve at once;or it can be served cold.

Burnt Oranges (Irish) Recipe

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