Orange Spoon Fruit With Feta And Spiced Almonds

Name: Orange Spoon Fruit With Feta And Spiced Almonds
Ingredients: 3 Cara Cara or navel oranges; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; One 3-inch cinnamon stick, broken in half; 3 cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 star anise pod; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup unsalted almonds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 large slices of brioche, toasted, for serving; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; Fresh chopped thyme, for garnish