Ingredients: 12 fresh mandarins 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole cloves 4 cups water 4 cups sugar (1kg or appx 32 oz) 1/2 cup of an orange-flavoured liquer (eg: Cointreau)

	Method: Use a vegetable peeler to remove two long strips of peel from two of the mandarins. Set the peel aside in a refrigerator Completely peel all 12 mandarins and pierce each one in a few places with a fork. Place the peeled mandarins in a flat baking tray Combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan and bring the mix to a boil When boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer Add the cloves and cinnamon sticks to the mix, then simmer uncovered for around 10 minutes (or until the mixture is syrupy) Add the orange liquer Pour the hot syrup over the mandarins, then cover and allow to cool Refrigerate until ready to serve Garnish individual serves with peel

	Notes: This recipe serves 12 people and is a Christmas favourite If you want to prepare it for less people, simply adjust the quantities of ingredients downwards as required You can serve up each spiced mandarin by itself, or with small additions. Ice cream or whipped cream both work very well with this dish. So does a small flourish of complementary fruits (eg: a few berries or a small amount of crushed pineapple)

		Servings: 12 Preparation Time: About 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 20 minutes

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