Oranges With Star Anise Thai-Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup unbleached white sugar
3 whole star anise pods
2 teaspoons orange blossom water
6 large oranges
fresh mint sprig (NOT dried mint)

Preparation

Combine the water, sugar and star anise pods in a medium saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Simmer the liquid until it is reduced to a generous 1 cup. This will take about 15 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in the orange blossom flower water. Remove star anise and set aside.
Cover liquid and chill until cold.
Use a sharp knife and cut off the orange peel and white pith.
Slice oranges crosswise into 1/3\" rounds. Set the oranges slices on a platter and pour the syrup over them.
Garnish with the fresh mint. (If desired, garnish the fruit with the star anise that was set aside).