A simple and refreshing way of serving oranges for a spring or summer dessert.

Serves 4 – 6

6 juicy medium oranges
6 fresh dates, slivered
Orange flower water (optional)
12 fresh pistachio nuts, peeled and slivered
Ground cinnamon

Cut a slice off the top and bottom of each orange.  Sit flat on a board, and using a sharp knife, cut off the peel, removing all the white pith – easier if you work from top to bottom and go around the orange.
Slice the oranges into circles and overlap on a wide shallow bowl. Sprinkle with orange flower water and strew with slivered fresh dates and slivered pistachio nuts.  Chill.  Just before serving sprinkle lighly with cinnamon.

Tip: fresh lemon or lime juice combined with a little icing sugar can be substituted for the orange flower water.  Slivered almonds can be substituted for the pistachios.