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 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
4large Navel oranges
Sugar to taste(optional)
½cupshredded 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.
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.