Name: Poached Oranges with Candied Zest and Ginger
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 3 hr
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2-oz) piece fresh ginger (2 to 3 inches long); 12 navel oranges (preferably small); 1 1/2 cups water; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

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Poached Oranges with Candied Zest and GingerMartyn Thompson

A perfect ending to a holiday meal, these gorgeous golden orbs are remarkably refreshing. And they will remind you why, in days past, good little children often found oranges hidden in the toes of their Christmas stockings.

Cooks' note:

Oranges can be chilled up to 1 day, covered loosely (preferably with an inverted large bowl) after 1 hour. Spoon syrup over oranges again just before serving.

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