Candied Orange Slices

Food & Wine, 2005
    1 1/2 cups water                                               
    1/2 cup sugar                                                  
    1 navel orange sliced crosswise, 1/4 in. thick  
               
TOTAL: 35 MIN

MAKES ABOUT 8  SLICES

In a medium skillet, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Add the orange slices and cook over moderate heat, turning them occasionally, until the liquid is reduced to a thin syrup and the orange slices are translucent, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until the syrup is thick and the slices are tender but,still intact, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer the orange slices to a rack to cool. Reserve the syrup for another use.

MAKE AHEAD The candied orange slices can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.