Mango and Orange with Syrup

In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water, stirring well

Bring to a boil and let simmer for 1 minute

Add the mangoes, vanilla, and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, until the fruit is tender

Remove from heat and let cool

Peel the oranges and reserve one of the peels

Remove the white pith from the peel and cut it into thin strips

In a saucepan, combine some water, the orange peel strips, and bring to a boil for 5 minutes

Drain and discard the excess liquid

Remove the seeds from the peeled mangoes and slice them into wedges

Make the caramel syrup: dissolve the sugar in the water in a saucepan and bring to a caramelized state

Pour the caramel syrup onto a greased surface and let it harden

Break into large pieces with a rolling pin

Assemble the dish by layering the mangoes, orange segments, and caramel syrup, then refrigerate until chilled

Serve chilled, garnished with caramel pieces, 8 servings

316 calories per serving.