Instructions: Place the whole oranges in a pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for about 15 minutes, until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and, when cool, cut with a serrated knife into 1/2-inch slices. Pick out any seeds.

Combine the sugar, vinegar, water, corn syrup, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Boil 5 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350

Place the orange slices slightly overlapping in an 8-inch square glass or enamel baking dish (do not use aluminum). Pour the sugar mixture over them.

Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, basting frequently, until the syrup is thick. Let cool, then stack the slices in a wide mouthed quart jar.

Pour the remaining syrup along with the cinnamon and cloves into the jar with the oranges, and store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Makes 1 quart.

NOTE:"Baked, spiced orange slices go well with a holiday turkey, duck, or goose. As a friend remarked, the house smells like Christmas while they bake. They will keep for ages in the refrigerator and should, in fact, be made several days before serving."

NOTES : This sounds like a nice dish to serve during the holidays.

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