Oranges in Cardamom Syrup with Honey Whipped Cream

With just five ingredients, this simple dessert comes together in no time.

• 4 large navel oranges, cut into segments 
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 
• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom 
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp. honey

Drain the orange segments in a strainer set over a medium bowl. Set the segments and juice aside. 

Put the sugar in a small heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until melted and light amber in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and whisk in the orange juice. The mixture will bubble and clump; whisk until smooth again. Stir in the cardamom.

Put the orange segments in the juice bowl and add the syrup. Toss well. 

In a large bowl, whisk 1 Tbs. of the cream with the honey until smooth. Add the remaining cream and beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. 

Divide the oranges and syrup among serving bowls. Top with the whipped cream.