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These Brandied Oranges are delightful!
Even as Winter is coming to an end here in Australia, there is still time to enjoy navel oranges at their peak quality. This popular orange variety is sweet, juicy and seedless and ideal for making brandied oranges. This is an elegant dessert, simple and not difficult to make. It’s very refreshing and ideal to serve at the end of a rich meal.
We have been making this recipe for Brandied Oranges for more years than I can remember. I think it first appeared in the Australian Women’s Weekly “Cooking Class Cookbook”. It’s a perfect make-ahead dessert. In fact, the flavours develop a little more if prepared a day ahead.
The segmented oranges add a special touch to the dessert. They’re not at all difficult to make but require a sharp knife and a little patience. The oranges can be served with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or alongside a plain vanilla cake or a cheesecake.
The syrup is delicious. There is generally some left over so I have been known to add a couple of oranges to use it the following day. The flavour isn’t as good as the original but it’s still worth eating. Mind you, I have friends who find the syrup alone worth drinking!
Enjoy the Brandied Oranges with our Vanilla Ice Cream or Caramelised Yoghurt Cream!
Xx Alex and Faye
Brandied Oranges
An elegant dessert that will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 330 g caster sugar 1 1/2 cups
- 250 ml water 1 cup
- 60 ml Brandy 1/4 cup
- 2 tbsp Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 8 large Navel Oranges
Instructions
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The syrup is made first. Place the sugar and water into a medium sized saucepan and stir over a low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, and, without stirring, boil uncovered for 2 minutes.
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Allow the syrup to cool then add brandy and Grand Marnier or Cointreau. Mix well.
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To segment the orange you need a very sharp knife.
Trim both ends off the orange to create a flat, stable surface.
Stand the orange on one end. Remove the orange peel and white pith by starting at the top and moving your knife downward along the contour of the orange. Remove just enough to show the orange flesh.
To cut the oranges into segments, carefully slide your knife as close as possible to the membrane. When the blade reaches the centre of the orange remove the knife, cut along the membrane on the other side and remove the segment. Do this over the bowl in which you’re placing the segments, so that none of the precious juice is lost. Squeeze the remaining portion of the orange over the same bowl to remove the remaining juice.
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Pour the syrup over the orange segments and stir.
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Set aside or refrigerate if making in advance.
The oranges can be served at room temperature or chilled, either alone or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
- If you’re daunted by the thought of creating orange segments you can cut the oranges into slices. But I do hope you will try creating segments, they are definitely superior and really not difficult.
- Any citrus can be segmented; grapefruit works well in salads, lemons and limes are lovely in salsas.
- The calorie count is based on all the syrup being consumed. This generally is not the case.
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One of my all time favourites. My best friend loves this also. Great recipe.
Fantastic, Brian! This is what we like to hear 🙂 Enjoy!
Beautiful, fresh dish. So lovely after a heavy meal. Great for all times of year. Thank you.
Thank you, Alice! As always, we appreciate your comments 🙂
I never tried this before, but it sounds so delicious! I’m definitely gonna have to make it soon. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Hi Melissa,
Thank you so much for dropping by! Can’t wait to hear what you think 🙂 Have a great day!
your posts always make me hungry yummy
Mitzi, that is so kind of you to say – thank you! 🙂
Never tried this but definitely want to try it!!
Thank you Leticia! Appreciate you stopping by, and I look forward to hearing what you think 🙂
Thanks for sharing this! It looks delicious so I am definetly gonna try it out one day! XO
Thank you, Suzan! I look forward to hearing what you think! 🙂 x
i never tried this one but it really looks delicious. how i wish i have a friend who can make this hahah because im hands off in the kitchen.
Hahaha! This is so easy though, Cha – I know you can do it 😉
This looks easy to prepare and what more, I love oranges! Thanks for sharing this recipe
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy xx
I can only imagine how lovely these taste!
So lovely, thank you Veronica! 🙂
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These sound so good. I’ve never had brandied oranges before, but I can almost taste the flavors working together right now. I have to make this!
Thanks, Stacie! 🙂 Enjoy this one!
These sound amazing. How have I never had anything like this? I love finding something new to make, just in time for the holidays too!
Thank you so much, Marianna! Always pleased to hear that I have given someone a new idea 🙂 Enjoy!!
this looks oh so good and refreshing. I gotta try this one.
Please do, Anne 🙂
We all have those recipes that we look forward to making at certain times of the year. Thank you for sharing one of yours.
Enjoy, Sara! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
i wish i could eat oranges. they give me horrible acid reflux!
Oh that’s too bad! 🙁
Hi, can I freeze this recipe
Hi Yvonne, I have never tried freezing this recipe before.
However, I would be concerned that freezing would change the texture of the fruit. The oranges are definitely at their best fresh.
Best wishes, Alex
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It works really well for me
Me too Hera, great to prepare in advance. 🙂
This looks quick and easy and full of flavour! And all I can think now, after reading your post, is ‘oranges and vanilla icecream’ 😀
We think alike Raluca; I always serve these oranges with my Vanilla Ice Cream. That recipe is also on the blog and they are delicious together. Please let me know if you try them 🙂
I cut the orange in this way when I put it in salad or with raw fennel! Yummy!
Hi Cristina, oranges are beautiful cut this way aren’t they? And they work well with fennel – delicious! 🙂
Holy DELICIOUS! I saved this and can’t wait to try it out this next week! Looks so good and easy!
Hi Julianne, I’m so pleased to hear that you will be making this recipe. It is a lovely fresh way to end a meal. I do hope you enjoy it. 🙂
How delicious! I think these brandied oranges would be perfect paired with pancakes. In fact, I think that the famous crepe suzette recipe is made with brandied oranges.
Joanna that is a great idea, they would be terrific with pancakes. I will be trying that soon. 🙂
I am intrigued by this dessert, as I’ve never heard of it. I can’t wait to try this delicious and easy dessert!
Thank you Brianne, I look forward to hearing when you make it. 🙂
This sounds really delicious! I have never had brandied oranges. I’m saving this recipe and will give it a try. I’ll let you know how it goes 🙂
Hi Emmy, this makes a lovely, light dessert and I like that I can make it in advance. Look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
These brandied oranges sound ever so delicious. I don’t think I have ever had brandied oranges before.
This is a favourite dessert, it’s lovely and light and I like that I can make it in advance. Let me know if you try this recipe. 🙂
This recipe looks really good. I think it’s one that I can do, too! Thanks!
Hi Heather, it is not a difficult recipe and the oranges are really delicious when prepared this way. Please let me know if you make them. 🙂
Peeling the oranges that way takes time and effort haha. Done that before and I completely failed at my first attempt. This one definitely something I would love to try!
Hi Joyce, I do agree that it takes a little time. I hope you try again and I wish you well this time. 🙂
I have never had oranges like this before. These look like they would be amazing and are going to be made very soon!
Fabulous, Becca – that makes me very happy to hear!
These sound so wonderful! I will have to try this soon!
Hi Catherine, I especially love recipes that I can make in advance. And with the oranges, this is beneficial as it allows the flavours to develop. Please let me know when you try it. 🙂
Ooh this sounds like such a yummy dessert and I love that you can prepare it ahead of time! Will definitely have to give this recipe a try!
Hi Amanda, I definitely like a dish that I can prepare in advance and this works so well as it allows the flavours to develop. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I never had brandied oranges. I know this would be good with ice cream and the syrup too.
Definitely, the brandied oranges are beautiful with ice cream. And the syrup is absolutely delicious, it is never wasted. I hope that you try this recipe. 🙂
I never tried this before, but I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing this Alex.
Thank you Kami, please let me know when you try the recipe. 🙂
Not overly into oranges but one can be persuaded. haha Lovely post
Thank you Gemma, there is no denying that the orange reaches new heights with the delicious syrup it bathes in. It may be worth a try. 🙂 🙂
You post always awaken my appettite great one
Thank you for the lovely comment, I’m so pleased that you like the recipe. 🙂
i have never tried brandied oranges before! very intriguing! But looks like a flavour that i will really enjoy!
Thank you Jessa, the oranges are very popular, I do hope that you try them. 🙂
Ahhh this looks delicious and im glad you still got to enjoy them at their peak!
Hi Huda, they are delicious, please let me know if you try them. 🙂
I’m going to try this, but with a substitute. Not sure I can find navel oranges but I like how I can make my orange brandied orange.
Please let me know how you enjoy the oranges Lydia. 🙂
My great grandmother used to make these when we were kids. She loved homemade, fruit desserts like this.
Fruit desserts are always a lovely fresh way to end a meal. 🙂
I love these, they are so delicious!! Especially in the summer time.
Thank you Brie, they are a lovely, refreshing dessert. I’m glad that you like them. 🙂
MMMM I love oranges I am going to try this!!
That’s great Ashli, please let me know how you enjoy the oranges. 🙂
Very easy to make! Never heard of this but we just harvested lots of oranges so this would be perfect!
Wow, lovely fresh oranges. I do hope you enjoy this. 🙂
These would be good with ice cream for sure!
They are delicious Chelsea, I usually serve them with my easy homemade vanilla ice cream, also on the blog. 🙂
Looks so very delicious! You do always have the best stuff when it comes to recipes. charmed
Thank you so much for the lovely comments. 🙂
what a healthy recipe, it looks so delicious I think it’ll be my fam’s new fave dessert, thank you for sharing
Thank you so much, I love that I can make this recipe in advance. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
I love Oranges but i have To be careful because of the acidity.
Yes, I understand that some people have problems with oranges. I will need to find another recipe to tempt you. 🙂
I have been looking for this recipe from aww book forever as tossed mine out. thanks for sharing. They are delicious over vanilla ice vream.
Marie, I am so pleased that we were able to help with the recipe, it has always been a favourite of mine. Enjoy it. 🙂