Blood Orange Compote with Vanilla Ice Cream

• 2 1/2 pounds blood oranges
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream

1. Cut peel and white pith from blood oranges.
2. Working over bowl to catch juices, cut between membranes to re-lease orange segments into bowl.
3. Combine 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in medium saucepan.
4. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add vanilla bean.
5. Bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is syrupy, about 8 minutes.
7. Stir in brandy and orange segments and any accumulated juices.
8. Refrigerate until cold.
9. Discard vanilla bean.
10. Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls.
11. Spoon blood orange compote over and serve.

oranges, water, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla bean, brandy, vanilla ice cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blood-orange-compote-with-vanilla-ice-cream-101391 (may not work)