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Clementines in Ginger Syrup, Algerian

A syrup of clementines and pomegranate seeds, seasoned with ginger and cardamom and simmered on the stove.

40 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 30 min · Cook 10 min · 40 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Bring water, sugar, ginger, cardamom, and star anise to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 15 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Cut peel from clementines, including all white pith, with a sharp knife, then cut fruit into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and put in a serving bowl. Add syrup and chill, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds (if using).

    60 min

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