Oranges in Citrus Syrup

• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest, plus strips for garnish
• 1 1/2 tablespoons orange-flower water
• 8 navel oranges
• Cape gooseberries (optional)

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice with the sugar and the finely grated orange zest and bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Let cool to room temperature, then stir in the orange-flower water.
3. Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith.
4. Cut the oranges crosswise 1/3 inch thick and transfer to a large, shallow serving bowl.
5. Pour the syrup over the oranges and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
6. Garnish with the orange-zest strips and cape gooseberries and serve cold.

orange juice, sugar, orange zest, orangeflower water, oranges, gooseberries

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/oranges-in-citrus-syrup (may not work)