Recipe from Mémé Mimi.
Ingredients:
- 5 pounds bitter oranges
- 5 1/4 pounds sweet oranges
- 15 bottles rosé wine (Côte de Provence)
- 1 quart grain alcohol
- 1/8 quart grappa
- 2 vanilla pods
- 3 cinnamon sticks (4-5 inches long)
- 17 cups rock sugar
- 2 lemons, organic and untreated
Preparation:
Cut the oranges in pieces (unpeeled, with seeds). Put all of the ingredients in a giant container. Let macerate 40-45 days, stirring regularly.