Candied Blood Orange Slices

Use a perfect slice to garnish our Blood Orange Cheesecake.

1 blood orange, scrubbed
¾ cup sugar
2 cups water
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup

Cut orange into 1/8" slices. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and syrup. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until clear and no crystals cling to sides of pan, about 3 minutes.

Add orange slices in 1 layer; simmer until transparent, about 1 hour. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Makes 5-6 slices.

Cook's Notes:  Cooled candied blood orange slices may be kept in their poaching liquid up to 2 days in the refrigerator.