caramelization

Citrus is a staple at my house. At any given time one can find a variety of lemons, limes, and oranges. Lemons and limes are essential to cocktail making and necessary to garnish my daily afternoon cocktail of refreshing sparkling water. The oranges more for eating, juicing and the occasional fruity dessert. More often than not, orange is deliciously paired with chocolate and used to enhance the flavor of cakes and cookies. But have you ever enjoyed a juicy orange all by its lonesome as a dessert? Caramelized oranges are a sweet taste treat. With only 4 tablespoons of sugar, these oranges are a fat free dessert that would have even FitSugar cheering. The orange peel is slowly simmered in a sugar syrup until it is tender and succulent. Serve the flesh of the orange in a small bowl topped with the syrup and caramelized peel. This makes for an elegant and simple dessert perfect for any old evening or after a Moroccan themed dinner party. For the recipe, read more