When it comes to fruit salads, I'm not sure it gets more Southern than a big bowl of old-fashioned ambrosia. It's such a treat and my favorite version only requires the use of 5 ingredients: fresh orange sections, canned crushed pineapple, sweetened shredded coconut, almond extract and honey.
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I used Minneola tangelo sections this time because we had a bowl full of them. They are so good! |
Lots of popular ambrosia recipes include mini-marshmallows, sliced grapes, maraschino cherries, and creamy yogurt-based dressings. Every single time I make this dish I honestly consider adding one or more of these extra ingredients in for a change of pace.
However, when it comes down to it, I just can't do it.
I really love it how it's always been: simple, delicious and exactly how I remember eating it lifetimes ago when I was a kid.
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful, hard-working mother's out their who try there best to create memories and traditions with their kids in today's hectic world. I truly hope you had a fun-filled day with family and friends!
yield: 8 servings
Ambrosia
prep time: 20 MINScook time: 60 MIN total time: 1 hour and 20 mins
This old-fashioned fruit salad is sure to be a hit for any occasion big or small. When you can, make it the night before to save some time and let the flavors combine!
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 medium, ripe naval oranges (or other orange-like citrus such as Minneola tangelos or tangerines)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained (I used Dole brand in 100% pineapple juice)
- 1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or sub pure vanilla extract for a nut-free version, dish color will change slightly)
- whipped topping or whipped cream (for topping)
- finely chopped nuts, optional (for topping)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add all ingredients together in a bowl. Mix well, cover and chill for at least on hour before serving.
Recipe from A Little Fish in the Kitchen (www.alittlefishinthekitchen.com). All content is owned by Marcelle G. Bolton
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That looks like a perfectly light and delicious dessert, Marcelle.
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, we love it! Thank you! :)
Deletethough you and i make our ambrosias differently, i suspect they're equally delicious! it's one of my all time favorite sides. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Grace, I'd love to hear how you make yours! Thank you :)
DeleteWow, this takes me back, Marcelle! I loved this as a kid - haven't had it in years! About time, wouldn't you say? (Obviously, you did!)
ReplyDelete:):) Hi David, thank you! I think I ate the whole bowl by myself this time around...
DeleteWe used to eat salads like this all the time when I was growing up, I actually forgot how much we used to enjoy this. My mom always added mini-marshmallows, great recipe Marcelle. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheri!! :)
DeleteI haven't had this dish in years! Brings back childhood memories. :-) Yours looks wonderful -- gotta make this soon. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, John!! I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteLovely dish Marcel It does remind me of the salad my mom made years ago. Gotta love those memories. Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, thanks for hosting your party each week! Thank you!
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