SPICED ORANGES & RAISINS

AL BURTUGAL WAL ZABIB AL MUTABAL

Ingredient:

• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar


• 1/2 Cup Water


• 2/3 Cup Golden Raisins ( Sultanas )


• 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice


• 2 Cinnamon Sticks


• 1/2 Teaspoon Allspice


• 1 Tablespoon minced crystallized ginger


• 3 large oranges
  
   
  
  Instructions:
  
  
  
  • Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  
  
  • Add raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, allspice and ginger.
  
  
  • Simmer over medium heat about 10 minutes until syrup is thickened.
  
  
  • Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  
  
  • Cut peel and pith from oranges.
  
  
  • Slice oranges into 1/2 inch rounds.
  
  
  • Cut rounds into halves or quarters and place in medium bowl.
  
  
  • Pour cooled raisins and syrup over oranges and stir gently.
  
  
  • Chill 2 hours or overnight.Serve over ice cream or cake.Makes 4-6 servings.