Orange Sorbet In Orange Shells Food

ORANGE SORBET

Steps:

• Put the orange juice, star anise and sugar into a pan. Bring to the boil, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, then remove the star anise. Cool, then pour into an ice-cream machine and churn until smooth and frozen. (If you don't have an ice-cream machine, cool the mixture, then tip into a freezerproof container and freeze until firm, whisking every hour with a fork to break up the ice crystals.)

ORANGE SORBET IN ORANGE SHELLS

Steps:

• cooking time is freeze time.
• with a sharp knife slice the top part of the oranges
• with a spoon scoop out the inside of the orange.
• if the bottom of the orange shell has a hole then seal it with some melted wax from a candle.
• set orange shells aside.
• now mix all ingredients in a saucepan and heat on medium hhigh heat until the mixture boils and sugar is dissolved.
• put in a cup or bowl and let chill in refrigerator or freezer.
• put in ice cream can and process as per manufacturer's directions.
• put sorbet in orange shells mounding slightly and cover with orange caps.
• place in freezer until firm about 2-3 hours.

SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE SHELLS

Steps:

• Cut oranges in half and juice them. You should measure 3/4 cup orange juice. If you don't have enough, supplement with packaged orange juice.
• Scoop out orange halves and save the shells. Set aside.
• Wash sweet potatoes and prick in several spots. Place potatoes on a paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 12-15 minutes or until very soft.
• Peel potatoes (be careful!). Scoop potato pulp into a large bowl.
• Mash with margarine, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and zest. Mash and mix until smooth.
• Set orange shells into a casserole or microwaveable serving platter with high sides (to hold the oranges upright). Fill shells with potato mixture.
• Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes or until warm.