Spiced Ambrosia Recipe

Name: Spiced Ambrosia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 (1- to 2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 3 black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 10 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned; 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice; 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1/4 cup maraschino cherries with stems

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 (1- to 2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
3 black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup maraschino cherries with stems

1
Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
2
Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Pour syrup through a wire-mesh strainer into a small bowl, discarding ginger and spices. Cool completely; chill.
3
Combine sectioned oranges and pineapple in a large bowl. Gently stir in chilled syrup. Spoon fruit and syrup into individual dessert dishes. Sprinkle with coconut, and top with cherries.
4
Make-Ahead Note: Prepare fruit. Seal in a zip-top freezer bag, and refrigerate overnight. Cover and chill ginger syrup overnight. Combine fruit and syrup before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 (1- to 2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Spiced Ambrosia falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Ambrosia

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