Oranges and Pineapple with Orange-Flower Water and Mint Recipe

Oranges and Pineapple with Orange-Flower Water and Mint Recipe

  • 5 oranges, peel and white pith cut away, fruit cubed (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange-flower water
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 quart fruit sorbet (such as lemon, pineapple, or strawberry)
  • Fresh mint sprigs
  1. Combine oranges and next 6 ingredients in large bowl; toss to combine. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  2. Spoon fruit and syrup into bowls. Top each with scoop of sorbet and mint sprigs and serve.
  3. A flavoring extract available at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of some supermarkets.