Sliced Oranges with Thyme Syrup

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cooking wine dry white
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves dried fresh
• 6 inch lemon zest 
• 4  navel oranges 
• 0.8 cup sugar 
• 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• knife

Directions

1. In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, combine the wine, water, sugar, thyme, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer over moderately high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, using a stainless-steel knife, peel the oranges down to the flesh, removing all of the white pith.
3. Cut the oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
4. Add the oranges to the simmering syrup.
5. Remove from the heat and let sit 1 to 2 minutes. Gently pour the oranges and syrup into a glass or stainless-steel bowl.
6. Let cool and then chill.