Oranges with Balsamic-and-Anise Caramel

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
6%
Oranges with Balsamic-and-Anise Caramel
25 min.
4
216kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and unique twist on a classic fruit dish, this recipe for Oranges with Balsamic-and-Anise Caramel is just what you need. Combining the bright, tangy flavor of navel oranges with a rich, aromatic balsamic-and-anise caramel, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and herbal notes. The balsamic vinegar adds a depth of flavor while the anise seeds bring a subtle licorice-like taste, making this a memorable treat. Whether you're preparing it as a side dish to complement your main course or serving it as a light, elegant dessert, this dish is sure to impress.

What makes this recipe even better is that it's suitable for a variety of dietary needs. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking for a wholesome, guilt-free treat. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, you can quickly whip up this vibrant and healthy dish to elevate any meal.

The sweetness of the oranges paired with the complex, tangy caramel sauce creates a balance that will excite your taste buds. It's the perfect combination of simple ingredients with an extraordinary flavor profile. Treat yourself and your guests to this delightful, guilt-free side dish that's as delicious as it is visually stunning!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon aniseed 
  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  •  navel oranges 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Bring sugar, water, and anise seeds to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy nonreactive saucepan, washing down any sugar crystals on side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water and stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup, without stirring, gently swirling pan, until mixture is a golden caramel. Reduce heat to low and carefully stir in vinegar (mixture will steam vigorously and caramel will harden). Stir until caramel is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  2. Cut peel, including all white pith, from oranges with a sharp knife, then slice oranges crosswise.
  3. Serve orange slices drizzled with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein2.51%
Fat1.41%
Carbs96.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.27
Glycemic Load
25.08
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.2404347891393%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
30.62mg
Naringenin
9.94mg
Luteolin
0.98mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.48kcal
10.82%
Fat:0.36g
0.55%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.16%
Carbohydrates:54.5g
18.17%
Net Carbohydrates:51.38g
18.68%
Sugar:48.34g
53.72%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.4mg
0.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.42g
2.84%
Vitamin C:82.79mg
100.35%
Fiber:3.12g
12.47%
Folate:47.63µg
11.91%
Potassium:260.47mg
7.44%
Vitamin A:346.58IU
6.93%
Calcium:68.33mg
6.83%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.4%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.61%
Magnesium:18.52mg
4.63%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.62%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.78%
Phosphorus:37.34mg
3.73%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.67%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3.01%
Iron:0.44mg
2.47%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.4%
Source:Epicurious