Sliced Oranges with Cinnamon
Welcome to my table! The simplest and most elegant Moroccan dessert. Sweet oranges sliced into rounds, dusted with cinnamon, and drizzled with orange blossom water. Rooted deeply in our Berber and Andalusian heritage, this is more than just a dish—it's a story told through spices. Trust me, you'll need plenty of crusty bread to soak up every last drop.
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Ingredients
- Sweet oranges
- Ground cinnamon
- Orange blossom water
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Fresh mint for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
How do you achieve the authentic Moroccan flavor?
Start by gathering your ingredients. The magic always begins with patience and the right spices.
Peel the oranges with a knife
removing all the white pith.
Slice the oranges horizontally into thin rounds.
Arrange on a platter
drizzle lightly with orange blossom water.
Dust with cinnamon and sugar
and garnish with mint.
Serve immediately in the center of the table. In Morocco, we never eat alone—Karam (hospitality) demands we share!
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