Clementines in Ginger Syrup, Algerian

Name: Clementines in Ginger Syrup, Algerian
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled ginger; 4 green cardamom pods; 3 whole star anise; 6 clementines or 6 any small oranges; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Submitted by Annacia

"Like cinnamon in this country, cardamom plays a starring role in Algerian sweets. Paired with star anise in a gingery syrup, it gives clementine, or any small oranges, slices an irresistible aroma, but the syrup would be just as wonderful over any kind of sliced fruit."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 cup sugar
¹⁄₄ cup thinly sliced peeled ginger
4 green cardamom pods
3 whole star anise
6 clementines or 6 any small oranges
¹⁄₂ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

directions

Bring water, sugar, ginger, cardamom, and star anise to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 15 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.
Cut peel from clementines, including all white pith, with a sharp knife, then cut fruit into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and put in a serving bowl. Add syrup and chill, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds (if using).