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Orange segments and sultanas steeped in a warm jaggery syrup spiced with cloves, ginger, bay leaf and star anise, then chilled for at least an hour.

Gastronomy

Spiced Orange Compote

Ingredients

  • 4 Nagpur oranges (or any sweet juicy variety of oranges), peeled, segments separated and seeds removed
  • ¾ cup jaggery syrup
  • 6 cloves
  • 1"-piece ginger, peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sultanas

Method

  1. Prepare jaggery syrup by combining equal parts jaggery and water in a heavy-bottomed pan and simmering gently until it runs from a spoon in a continuous single string. Measure ¾ cup for the recipe and warm it in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the cloves, ginger, bay leaf, and star anise. Allow the spices to boil gently until the syrup is reduced to ½ cup. Add the lemon juice and remove from heat.
  3. Place the orange segments and sultanas in a bowl. Pour the warm syrup over the fruit through a strainer so the whole spices do not fall into the dish.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour and serve.

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