Caramelized Oranges

Ingredients
(serves 6)
6 navel oranges
1 cup water
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
Vanilla bean, split

Directions
Strip the orange by peeling the skins from the oranges with a vegetable peeler.Cut peel into thin strips and place in a saucepan with the water, sugar and split vanilla bean. Bring to a boil, then reduce flame to low and simmer slowly for about an hour until the peel is caramelized. Watch carefully and add a few extra drops of water if necessary.

Meanwhile, using a paring knife, remove the skin, pith, and outer membrane from the citrus fruit. Carefully cut each segment away from white membranes so you are left with only the flesh of the oranges, collecting any juice in a bowl. Arrange the segments in a serving dish with the reserved juice, and cover with the caramelized peel. Cool before serving