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Ambrosia
The food of the gods, ‘80s style.
Fresh orange sections layered with coconut and powdered sugar. A classic Southern holiday side that doubles as dessert.
- Category
- Sides & Salads
- Servings
- 8
- Era
- 1980s
- Contributor
- Gerry D
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 oranges
- ⅓ cup sifted powdered sugar
- ½ cup coconut
- Fresh cranberries (optional)
- Lime slices, halved (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel and section oranges over a bowl to catch juices.
- 2
Add sugar to orange sections; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
- 3
Just before serving, layer orange sections and 1 tablespoon of the coconut in each goblet. Garnish with cranberries and lime slices.
Recipe shared by Gerry D