SPICED CITRUS SEGMENTS

Squeeze membranes of oranges and lime over a bowl to collect any remaining juice, use in other recipes. The lime segments add a pop of tang. If you prefer a sweeter dessert, leave them out. Can be made 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

2 oranges

1 small lime (optional) 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar Pinch cinnamon

Pinch black pepper

1 Cut the stem and navel ends off each orange. Repeat with lime, if using.

2 Following the curve of the oranges (and lime if using), use downward strokes to trim off the skin and white pith.

3 Working over a bowl, use a small knife to cut the individual segments away from their separating membranes by cutting towards the centre of the orange on either side of the segment. Collect the segments in the bowl below as you go. Repeat with lime, if using.

4 Combine citrus segments with sugar, cinnamon and pepper.

Serves 4