5 naval oranges
2 lemons
2 pts. brandy
2 lbs. sugar
1 vanilla bean
5 qts. dry white wine
About 1/2 of a dried orange rind

Grate the peelings from the oranges and lemon; reserve. Quarter the fruit and put into a large glass container. Pour in the wine; add the grated rind, sugar, brandy and vanilla bean. Cover the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 40 days. Strain and bottle. Serve chilled. Good over ice cream or poured over your fruitcakes at the holidays.