Liqueur Oranges Recipes

Steps:

• Wash the oranges well with soap and water.
• Pare very thinly the bright-colored rind from the oranges (no white).
• Blot the peel on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
• Put the peel in a 4 cup screw-top jar.
• Add 2 cups vodka.
• Close jar.
• Store in a cool, dark place for 2 days or until the vodka has absorbed the flavor.
• Remove the peel and add the remaining vodka, along with the superfine sugar.
• Close the jar and store in a cool dark place at least 1 month to age.

Steps:

• Using a zester, remove the rind of 2 oranges.
• (if you don't have a zester, use a vegetable peeler, then cut into fine strips).
• Place these in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to the boil, and cook until slightly softened.
• Drain the peel, and return to the saucepan with the sugar, vanilla bean, and 125ml water.
• Simmer very gently until the strips become transparent.
• Peel all the oranges removing ALL the pith, then carefully segment.
• Place the oranges in a bowl.
• Remove the vanilla bean from the syrup (which will be rather thick).
• Add the liqueur and brandy then stir and pour this over the orange pieces.
• Cover and chill well.
• This looks good served in glasses with an extra thick cream.