Spanish · Dessert
Fresh Mandarin Segments with Liqueur
A classic Spanish after-dinner refresher: sweet mandarin segments macerated in orange liqueur and a touch of sugar until the juices turn syrupy, then finished with mint and a whisper of cinnamon. Served well chilled in small glass bowls, it is the kind of simple citrus dessert found at the end of a long Spanish lunch, where something light and bright is wanted after a heavy meal rather than more cake or pastry.
$1
15 minsPrep
0 minsCook
45 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
108Calories
1.3gProtein
0.2gFat
23.3gCarbs
19.6gSugar
3.5gFiber
1mgSodium
0mgChol
0gSat Fat
249mgPotassium
61mgCalcium
0.3mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
69.8mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
2.3gAlcohol
Goes well with
Fresh Squeezed Mandarin Orange Juice
local
Moscatel de Valencia
international
vegetarian
vegan
gluten-free
dairy-free
sweet-spot
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Peel 260g of mandarins (or substitute easy-peel oranges), remove as much of the white pith as possible, and separate into segments, slicing away the thin membrane from each segment with a small knife so only clean flesh remains.
2
Arrange the segments in two small serving bowls (180ml each), dividing them evenly.
3
Sprinkle the 10g of sugar evenly over the segments and spoon the 20g of orange liqueur over the top, tilting the bowls gently so the liquid coats the fruit.
4
Cover both bowls and chill for at least 30 minutes, spooning the macerating juices back over the segments once halfway through.
5
Just before serving, scatter the sliced mint over each bowl and finish with a light dusting of the ground cinnamon.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 260g260g Orange, peeled, segmented, membrane removed
- 20g20g Orange Liqueur, 1, 95% alcohol retained
- 10g10g Sugar White, 1
- 4g4g Mint, thinly sliced, for garnish, 1
- 1g1g Cinnamon Ground, 1
