Whole Orange Compote

• 4 Oranges
• 200 ml Granulated sugar
• 1 Water
• 2 tbsp Cointreau or orange liqueur

1. Wash the oranges well and slice off the top and bottom of each orange.
2. Make 8-10 shallow vertical cuts in the peel of each orange.
3. Arrange the oranges in a pot and pour granulated sugar over them.
4. Add water to cover and turn on the heat.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to medium low.
6. Remove scum, cover with a paper towel and simmer for about 1 hour.
7. When the orange peel is soft, add the Cointreau and let cool.
8. Chill overnight in the refrigerator.
9. Serve whole or sliced on a plate with plenty of the sauce poured over.

oranges, sugar, water, orange liqueur

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/150517-whole-%E2%99%AA-orange-compote (may not work)