Instructions: Place the cube sugar in a pan with 1 pint of water and cook over a moderate heat until sugar has dissolved. Bring the liquid to the boil and as soon as it starts to bubble, boil for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool.

Meanwhile, to make the cups slice the top off each orange and scoop out the flesh. Squeeze out the juices and strain. Making liquid up to half a pint with a little water if necessary.

Add the grated rind to the orange juice and combine with the cooled sugar syrup. Carefully pour the mixture into the orange cups, cover and place in the freezer for approximately 1 to 2 hours until mushy. Serve decorated with the sprigs of mint

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