Oranges in Rum, Cuban Style
Ingredients
- 6 large seedless oranges
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup dark rum
- â…› cup guava jelly, red currant jelly, or marmalade
Instructions
- Peel and section the oranges. Place the sections in a wide bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar and rum. Turn gently to mix and let stand for about 1 hour, turning occasionally. Drain the fruit and reserve the syrup. In a small pan over moderate heat, stir the jelly or marmalade to soften. When smooth, mix it with the reserved syrup and pour over the orange sections. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally. Serve in large brandy snifters or wine glasses that have been in the freezer for about ½ hour. Serve quickly, while glasses are still frosty.
Notes
Makes 4 to 6 portions In Havana, each portion is topped with a few small pieces of guava paste.
Excerpted from HAPPINESS IS BAKING Copyright © 2019 by Maida Heatter. Used with permission of Little, Brown and Company, New York. All rights reserved.
