Christmas Calendar 2014 Day 9 - clementines in cognac

I have located this recipe on clementines in brandy a la Jamsmith, and I thaught these clementines could be used either for dessert for coming guests or as hostesse gift for up-coming Christmas events.

I decided to add star anise as extra flavour twist to the cognac syrup.

I think these clementines would be as an extra twist to ice cream.

Clementines in brandy a la Jamsmith:

• 1000 g clementines
• 600 g cognac
• 150 g sugar
• 250 g water
• 6 star anis

1. Start ny preparing the storage glasses by filling them with boiling water.
2. Peel the clementines, remove as much of the white membrane as possible. Divide each clementine into single "boat"/unit
3. Pour water, cognac, star anis and sugar into a cooking pot over low heat. Heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Fill the storage glasses for water and fill them with clementine units/"boats".
5. Pour the cognac syrup over the clementines, until the glass is full. Close the glass.
6. Store the glasses cold.