Light Orange Blossom Oranges

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup sugar

3 whole star anise

2 tsp orange flower water -- optional

6 large oranges

Fresh mint

 

Directions

Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolved. Simmer until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in orange flower water. Cover; chill until cold. Discard anise.

The above syrup can be made 1 day ahead.

Cut peel and pith from oranges with knife. Slice oranges crosswise into 1/3-inch rounds. Set in bowls. Spoon syrup over. Top with mint.

Make day before or morning of.