Sliced Oranges In Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cut thin slivers of peel from 1 orange. Don't cut into white membrane.
Cover peel with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
Heat orange peel, water and sugar to boiling; simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
Cut oranges into slices.
Pour syrup over slices; cover and refrigerate.
Garnish with sprig of mint if desired.