Orange confit
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For this recipe, it's best to choose oranges with thick peel and small size. The oranges must contain seeds, as they contain pectin, which will help thicken the dessert during cooking. In detail, the finished dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. The amount of sugar in the recipe is approximate. Wash the oranges thoroughly, pour boiling water over them, and scrub with a brush.
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Step 2
Slice the oranges into 5 mm thick half-circles. Remove the seeds and wrap them in cheesecloth. Place the sliced oranges and the wrapped seeds into a saucepan, pour in 1 liter of cold water. Let stand in a dark place for 12 hours.
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Step 3
After 12 hours, place the pot on the stove and simmer over medium heat for 40 minutes, uncovered. Leave the pot with oranges at room temperature for 24 hours.
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Step 4
After 24 hours, remove the cheesecloth with the seeds and weigh the water with the oranges. Add an equal amount of sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the confit for 40 minutes or until thickened, but no longer than 1 hour.
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Step 5
Place the prepared oranges into jars and pour syrup over them.