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Poached Tangerine Slices

The last embellishment for the caramel pecan cakes is easy to make and adds beautiful brightness to the plate.

Cooks' note:

Tangerines can be poached 3 days ahead and chilled in syrup. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 3/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 tight-skinned tangerines, satsumas, or mandarin oranges
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.

    Step 2

    Slice tangerines (including peel) crosswise about 1/4 inch thick. Remove and discard any seeds, then arrange tangerines in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish, overlapping if necessary.

    Step 3

    Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, then simmer 2 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice and return to a simmer. Pour over fruit.

    Step 4

    Lay a sheet of parchment paper directly over fruit to keep submerged, then poach in oven until tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Discard parchment and cool fruit to warm or room temperature.

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