Golden orange shortcake

Name: Golden orange shortcake
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 orange; 6 clementine; 6-12 wedges of shortbread, depending on each portion sizes; 6-12 kumquats, depending on each portion size; 175 g (6oz) caster sugar; 75 g (3oz) butter; 150 mL (5 fl oz (¼ pint)) fresh orange juice; cape gooseberries to decorate

Simple, elegant and ready in under 30 minutes - it's the ideal dinner party dessert!

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 09 January 1995

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Yields:

Ingredients

6 orange
6 clementine
6-12 wedges of shortbread, depending on each portion sizes
6-12 kumquats, depending on each portion size
175 g (6oz) caster sugar
75 g (3oz) butter
150 ml (5 fl oz (¼ pint)) fresh orange juice
cape gooseberries to decorate

Directions

1. Step 1
  Peel and segment 6 oranges and clementines over a bowl, removing pith. Reserve juice. Place 1 or 2 wedges of shortbread, depending on size, on serving plates. Slice 1 or 2 kumquats. Arrange fruit on top of the shortbread.
2. Step 2
  Melt 175g (6oz) caster sugar and 75g (3oz) butter in a saucepan over a low heat, without stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Bubble for 2—3min or until golden caramel. Leave the pan on the heat.
3. Step 3
  Make up the reserved juice to 150ml (5fl oz) with fresh orange juice. Add to the pan and stir for 2min. Pour over the shortbread; decorate with Cape gooseberries.
  
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Per Serving:

Calories: 475

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