Spiced oranges
- 3 firm, sweet organic oranges
- 2 tbsp flaked almonds
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp icing sugar
- 4 large, plump dates
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
There is nothing better than fresh fruit at the end of a meal to make you feel happily self-righteous.
Method
Peel the oranges with a knife, removing all the white pith, then cut crosswise into 1 cm thick slices.
Toast the almonds lightly in a dry frying pan until they smell fresh, taking care not to burn. Finely slice the dates.
Combine the orange juice, lemon or lime juice, cinnamon and icing sugar in a bowl, and whisk.
Add the orange slices and toss lightly. Serve on shallow plates, with a drizzle of the juices. Scatter with sliced dates, toasted almonds and mint.
Serves 6.
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