Fresh Orange Slices With Honey And Cinnamon

Description

Simple often equates with elegant in my book. This recipe does justice to both of those adjectives. Couldn't be simpler, or more elegant-looking, or more delicious.

Ingredients

• Oranges
• Honey
• Cinnamon Stick
• Orange Flower Water
• Sliced Almonds
• Greek Yogurt

Instructions

1. Using small sharp knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges
2. Thinly slice oranges into rounds
3. Arrange orange slices in shallow bowl
4. Combine honey, cinnamon stick, and orange flower water in heavy small saucepan
5. Stir over low heat until mixture comes to simmer, about 2 minutes
6. Pour hot syrup over oranges
7. Cool
8. Sprinkle almonds over oranges
9. Serve cold or at room temperature, with a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream on the side, if desired
10. A flavoring extract available at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of some supermarkets