Orange Slices with Pistachios and Cardamom

Tasting is believing when it comes to this deceptively simple dessert. Orange-flower water is found in the specialty foods section of supermarkets or liquor stores.

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Tasting is believing when it comes to this deceptively simple dessert. Orange-flower water is found in the specialty foods section of supermarkets or liquor stores.

Ingredients

  • 6 small navel oranges
  • 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
  • 1 Tbs. orange-flower water or 2 Tbs. orange juice
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 3 Tbs. shelled pistachios, chopped

Preparation

  1. Remove peel and pith from oranges with paring knife. Slice into thin rounds. Arrange in shallow bowl.
  2. Combine brown rice syrup, orange-flower water and cardamom in saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Once it simmers, remove from heat, and pour syrup over oranges. Cover, and chill.
  3. Spoon oranges and syrup into bowls, and sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 132
  • Carbohydrate Content 30 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 2 g
  • Fiber Content 4 g
  • Protein Content 2 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Sodium Content 2 mg
  • Sugar Content 25 g
  • Trans Fat Content 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g