Candied Blood Orange Slices

 

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Makes 5 to 6 slices 1 blood orange, scrubbed 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Blood Orange Glaze Makes enough for one 7-inch cake 3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 7 tablespoons freshly squeezed blood-orange juice, strained (1 to 2 oranges) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

The Directions

Cut orange into 1/8-inch slices. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and syrup. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until clear and no crystals cling to sides of pan, about 3 minutes. Add orange slices in 1 layer; simmer until transparent, about 1 hour. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack to cool.

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of the juice; let stand until soft, about 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 4 tablespoons juice to a boil.

Combine remaining tablespoon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir until dissolved; whisk into boiling orange juice. Remove from heat. Stir in softened gelatin. Cool to lukewarm, and pour over cake.

Source: E-Cookbooks.net

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