Clementines In Ginger Syrup

Serves: 4

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

40

Spice

56

Sweetness

50

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Water

1 cup

Sugar

Directions:

1

Bring water, sugar, ginger, cardamom, and star anise to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes

2

Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 15 minutes

3

Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids

4

Chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours

5

Cut peel from clementines, including all white pith, with a sharp knife, then cut fruit into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and put in a serving bowl

6

Add syrup and chill, covered, at least 1 hour

7

Just before serving, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds (if using)

8

Bring water, sugar, ginger, cardamom, and star anise to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes

9

Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 15 minutes

10

Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids

11

Chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours

12

Cut peel from clementines, including all white pith, with a sharp knife, then cut fruit into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and put in a serving bowl

13

Add syrup and chill, covered, at least 1 hour

14

Just before serving, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds (if using)