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Chinese Glazed Oranges
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Chinese Glazed Oranges
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Chinese Glazed Oranges

A simple and refreshing Chinese-style dessert featuring glazed orange segments. This quick recipe involves peeling and segmenting fresh oranges, then gently cooking them in a light sugar syrup until beautifully coated and glistening. Perfect as a light sweet treat, it can be served warm or chilled.
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#Dessert
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#Orange
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#Easy
#Quick
#Sweet
#Vegetarian
Fresh Orange Segments
Fresh Orange Segments

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Chinese
English
Nutrition (per serving)
125
Calories
1g
Protein
30g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Simple Syrup in Pan
Simple Syrup in Pan

Ingredients

  • Oranges
    (peeled and segmented, with all white pith removed)

    2 medium
  • Granulated Sugar

    0.5 cup
  • Water

    0.5 cup
Servings: 4
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Glazed Oranges Cooking
Glazed Oranges Cooking

Instructions

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  • 1

    Begin by peeling the oranges carefully, ensuring to remove all of the white pith which can be bitter. Once peeled, segment the oranges over a bowl to catch any juice.
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    Begin by peeling the oranges carefully, ensuring to remove all of the white pith which can be bitter. Once peeled, segment the oranges over a bowl to catch any juice.
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    Removing the pith is crucial for a clean, sweet flavor. Use a sharp knife for clean segments.
  • 2

    In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, forming a simple syrup.
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    In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, forming a simple syrup.
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    Do not let the syrup boil vigorously, a gentle simmer is sufficient to dissolve the sugar.
  • 3

    Gently add the prepared orange segments into the simmering sugar syrup. Allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes, gently turning them to ensure they are evenly coated and heated through. The oranges should remain somewhat firm, not mushy.
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    Gently add the prepared orange segments into the simmering sugar syrup. Allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes, gently turning them to ensure they are evenly coated and heated through. The oranges should remain somewhat firm, not mushy.
    3m

    Avoid overcooking the oranges; they should retain their shape and a slight bite. The goal is to glaze, not stew, them.
  • 4

    Carefully remove the glazed oranges from the syrup and arrange them on a serving plate. Drizzle with any remaining syrup from the pan. Serve warm or chilled.
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    Carefully remove the glazed oranges from the syrup and arrange them on a serving plate. Drizzle with any remaining syrup from the pan. Serve warm or chilled.
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    For an extra touch, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a pinch of toasted sesame seeds.
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