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Mama's Ambrosia
Mama's Ambrosia is a Christmas tradition featuring Navel oranges and sweet coconut. It's a refreshing counterpoint to heavy holiday meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large navel oranges
- sugar to taste (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Peel the oranges and remove all the white pith.
- Working over a bowl to capture the juices, remove the orange sections. Squeeze any remaining juice from the core and membranes into the bowl with the orange sections.
- Taste the oranges and add a small amount (1-2 tblsp.) sugar if needed.
- Add coconut. Toss together.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
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Notes
- If blood oranges are available, use half blood oranges and half Navel oranges for a pretty effect.
- May be made up to two days in advance and stored, well covered, in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
346IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.