Orange anis sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 small to medium sized “juicing” oranges
• 2 cloves
• 2 ½ tablespoons of powdered or icing sugar – separated
• 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water
• 1 anis star

Putting it together:

-       Squeeze the oranges if possible with a machine since you can get all the bittersweet juice.

-       Pour into a small saucepan and add the cloves, and anis star. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar, whisking to combine. Bring to a boil once more.

-       Turn down the heat to very low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

-       Add the last ½ tablespoon of sugar, stir and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

-       Remove from heat and cool.

-       Pour it into a small pitcher and serve it slightly warm or cold with the cake. Pour the sauce over the individual piece of cake.