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

Remove peel and pith from oranges with paring knife. Slice into thin rounds. Arrange in shallow bowl.

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.

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