Ambrosia
Known in Greek mythology as "food of the Gods," ambrosia reflects a global menu when exotic Caribbean fruits--such as mango, papaya, and starfruits--are stirred in.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
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3 large oranges
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons rum (optional)
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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1 star fruit, sliced
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1 mango and/or papaya, seeded, peeled, and sliced
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1/2 cup toasted coconut
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1 papaya, seeded and sliced lengthwise (optional)
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Whipped cream
Directions
1.
Peel and section oranges over a small bowl to reserve juices. Stir sugar and rum, if using, into orange juice until sugar is dissolved. In a large mixing bowl combine the orange sections, pineapple chunks, star fruit slices, and mango and/or papaya slices; drizzle with orange juice mixture. Stir gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 to 24 hours, stirring gently once or twice.
2.
To serve, arrange a long slice of papaya in each dessert dish. With a slotted spoon lift fruit mixture into dishes atop the papaya slice. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 103, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 72%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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