Caramelized Fruit Platter

Instructions

1. From oranges, remove 3 strips peel, 3" by 3/4" each.
2. Cut strips lengthwise into very thin slivers.
3. Cut remaining peel and white pitch from oranges.
4. Slice oranges into 1/4" thick rounds.
5. Arrange orange and pineapple slices, overlapping slightly, on deep platter.
6. Sprinkle with orange peel; set aside.
7. In 10" skillet, cook sugar over medium heat about 10 minutes; swirling sugar in skillet when sugar begins to melt.
8. Continue cooking and swirling until sugar melts completely and becomes deep amber in color.
9. Remove skillet from heat.
10. Drizzle carmelized sugar over fruit.
11. Serve immediately for a crunchy candylike topping, or cover and refrigerate until carmel melts, about 2 hours, or until ready to serve.