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Make candied oranges

A simple yet stylish decoration for any iced cake. Thinly slice enough small oranges, satsumas or clementines to make a circle around the edge of your cake. Heat 250g/9oz caster sugar in a heavy-based saucepan with 500ml/16fl oz water. Stir till sugar has dissolved, then bring to boil. Add orange slices and simmer gently for about 1 hr, till cooked and pith becomes almost translucent. Stir from time to time, so oranges are evenly cooked. If it becomes too syrupy, add a little extra water. Sit on a cooling rack (place a sheet of greaseproof paper underneath first to catch the drips) and leave to dry.

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