Spiced Golden Raisins & Oranges - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, minced
2/3 cup golden raisin
3 large oranges

Preparation

Combine the sugar & water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add the allspice, ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, & raisins. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the syrup has thickened.
Remove the cinnamon sticks then transfer syrup to a bowl, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Cut the peel & pith from the oranges. Slice into 1/2 inch rounds then cut into quarters. Place into a medium glass bowl. (Make sure to remove any seeds).
Pour the cooled syrup & raisins over the oranges & gently stir to coat. Chill for 2 hours before serving.