Name: Buttermilk Custard with Navel Oranges in Red Wine Syrup
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 envelope powdered gelatin; 3 c. cold buttermilk; 1 c. heavy cream; 3 c. sugar; 2 tbsp. sugar; kosher salt; 1 bottle light red wine; 7 black peppercorns; 2 navel oranges; 2 red navel oranges

Step 1Fill a double boiler with water and set over low heat, bringing water to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over buttermilk and allow to soften and expand, about 1 minute. Pour gelatin-buttermilk mixture into top of double boiler and heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes, making sure liquid does not boil. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring heavy cream and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and add to gelatin-buttermilk mixture. Stir to combine, then pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Season with salt. Divide custard among 6-ounce glasses and refrigerate until chilled and set, about 2 hours.

Step 3Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine wine, remaining 2 cups sugar, peppercorns, orange peel, and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by one-third, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4Divide orange segments over custards in glasses, then top fruit with 3 to 4 tablespoons red wine syrup and serve immediately. Any extra syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Buttermilk Custard with Navel Oranges in Red Wine Syrup

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