Orange-Blossom Oranges

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 whole star anise*
• 2 teaspoons orange flower water**
• 6 large oranges
• Fresh mint sprigs
• *A brown star-shaped seed pod found at Asian markets and specialty food stores; nice as a garnish, but it should not be eaten.
• **A flavoring extract available at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of some supermarkets.

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan.
2. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Simmer until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in orange flower water.
5. Cover; chill until cold.
6. Discard anise.
7. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
8. Using small knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges.
9. Slice oranges crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds.
10. Set in bowls.
11. Spoon syrup over.
12. Top with mint.

water, sugar, star anise, orange flower water, oranges, mint sprigs, markets, section of some supermarkets

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/orange-blossom-oranges-3062 (may not work)