Pickled Orange Slices
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Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

6 large oranges
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole cloves
2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup white corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 cup vinegar
12 pieces coriander seeds -- crushed
2 pieces contents of 2 cardamom seed pods
1 stick cinnamon -- (3 inch) broken
 

Preparation:

Grate skin of each orange in 3 or 4 places; drop whole oranges into boiling water; and boil 20 minutes longer, or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut each orange into 4 or 5 crosswise slices about 1/2 inch thick, and stick 2 or 3 whole cloves in each slice. Place in a 3 quart casserole. Combine remaining orange slices; cover casserole; and bake in moderately hot oven of 375 F for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until rather transparent. Makes 24-30 amber slices. Serve with meat or fish. Any leftover slices may be stored in refrigerator.