Al Burtugal Wal Zabib Al Mutabal

Ingredient:

• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 2/3 Cup Golden Raisins ( Sultanas )
• 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1/2 Teaspoon Allspice
• 1 Tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
• 3 large oranges

 

Instructions:

• Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, allspice and ginger.
• Simmer over medium heat about 10 minutes until syrup is thickened.
• Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Cut peel and pith from oranges. Slice oranges into 1/2 inch rounds.
• Cut rounds into halves or quarters and place in medium bowl.
• Pour cooled raisins and syrup over oranges and stir gently.
• Chill 2 hours or overnight.
• Serve over ice cream or cake.
• Makes 4-6 servings.