Lacquered Citrus

Lacquered Citrus

2 cups sugar
1 TBL Lemon Juice
1 TBL Vanilla Extract
1/2 tea Cardamon Seeds, ground or 8 Caradmon Seeds, crushed
1 cup Water
2-3 Grapefruit
6 Oranges


In a small saucepan heat the sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cardamon and water until the sugar dissolves, stirring often. Then turn the heat down and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel the fruit, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Cut the fruits into 1/2" discs and arrange on plates. Pour hot syrup on them and serve.

The unused flavored syrup lasts for a long time in a jar with a good lid.