Spiced Orange Aperitif Recipes

SPICED ORANGE WINE

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients except oranges to a boil (reserve wine bottles and corks), stirring until sugar has dissolved.
• Remove zest from oranges in a continuous spiral using a vegetable peeler and cut off any white pith with a paring knife. Reserve oranges for another use and divide zest between empty wine bottles.
• Fill bottles with orange wine and cool, uncorked, 1 hour.
• Cork bottles, then chill at least 4 hours.

SPICED ORANGE WINE

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients except oranges to a boil (reserve wine bottles and corks), stirring until sugar has dissolved.
• Remove zest from oranges in a continuous spiral using a vegetable peeler and cut off any white pith with a paring knife.
• Reserve oranges for another use and divide zest between empty wine bottles.
• Fill bottles with orange wine and cool, leave uncorked for1 hour.
• Cork bottles, then chill at least 5 hours.
• Cooks' note:.
• Orange wine can be chilled up to 1 week.

SPICED ORANGE APERITIF

Steps:

• Combine syrup, vodka, and orange and lemon juices. Pour over crushed ice, and serve with an orange slice.

SPICED ORANGE SLICES

Steps:

• 1. Wash and slice oranges into 1/4 inch slices. Cover with water and bring to boil. Simmer 45 minutes. Drain well.
• 2. Mix vinegar, sugar and spices. (put the spices in a cheesecloth bag). Bring to boil and boil 5 minutes. Add well drained slices. Cover and simmer in syrup for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand overnight.
• 3. Remove slices and put into jars. Cook down syrup til slightly thick. Take out spices and pour over orange slices and seal. Makes 3 to 4 pints.Hilda Andrews