This is the most common Moroccan dessert; it is always appealing and perfect to serve after a rich meal.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　6 large oranges

　　1 tablespoon orange blossom water

　　2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (optional)

　　To decorate: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　

Step 1

Peel the oranges, taking care to remove all the white pith. Cut into slices, remove any pips, and arrange in circles on a serving plate. Sprinkle with orange blossom water and confectioners’ sugar, if using.

　　

Step 2

Just before serving, decorate with lines of ground cinnamon.

　　

variations

Step 3

Sprinkle with 1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, and 8 dates, coarsely chopped.

　　

Step 4

Replace 3 of the oranges with blood oranges.

　　Arabesque