Name: Clementines in Ginger Syrup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled ginger; 4 green cardamom pods; 3 whole star anise; 6 clementines or mandarin oranges; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

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Clementines in Ginger SyrupWilliam Abranowicz

Like cinnamon in this country, cardamom plays a starring role in Algerian sweets. Paired with star anise in a gingery syrup, it gives clementine slices an irresistible aroma, but the syrup would be just as wonderful over any kind of sliced fruit.

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