Chilled Compote of Orange Slices

• 3 large navel oranges

• 2 2” pieces dried orange peel (See note on dried orange peel in Nutmeg Sauce recipe, page 51)

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 cup water

1. Peel the oranges and, with a sharp knife, carefully remove all of the white pith. Cut oranges into slices about 3/16” thick and remove any seeds.

2. Bring the sugar, water, and orange peel to a boil in a Pyrex, enamel, or stainless saucepan, and cook briskly for 7 minutes. Remove from the burner and place the orange slices in the hot syrup.

3. When cool, cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled. Remove the orange peel before serving.