Sliced Oranges in Syrup

Ingredients

• 3 seedless oranges
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Cut thin slivers of peel from 1 orange with vegetable peeler or sharp knife, being careful not to cut into white membrane. Cover peel with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
2. Heat orange peel, water and sugar to boiling; simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
3. Pare oranges, cutting deep enough to remove all white membrane. Cut into slices.
4. Pour syrup over slices; cover and refrigerate.
5. Garnish with sprig of mint if desired.

Yields 4 servings.