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Refreshing Fresh Orange Salad with Cinnamon and Orange Blossom

Ingredients for 4 servings
  • 6 untreated oranges
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • 15 cl grenadine syrup
  • 200g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • Orange mint or lemon balm leaves, for garnish
Preparation
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking time: 40 minutes

Using a paring knife, peel 2 oranges and cut the skin into thin julienne strips. Place the julienne strips in a pan of cold water, bring to a boil, drain, refresh under cold water, and repeat this process 3 times. Squeeze the juice from these two oranges, filter it, then stir in the orange blossom water and cinnamon powder. Mix well and set aside.

Transfer the blanched zest to a saucepan, add the powdered sugar and grenadine syrup. Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens and the zest candies.

Meanwhile, peel the remaining 4 oranges, carefully removing all white membrane.

Arrange the peeled oranges in a serving dish, drizzle with the flavored syrup, and garnish with the candied zest and orange mint or lemon balm leaves.

Serve very chilled for the best flavor.