Citrus Ambrosia with Rosemary Syrup

Citrus Ambrosia with Rosemary Syrup (recipe follows) is oh so refreshing, providing a nice counterpoint to the heavier dishes we all love around the Christmas season. Feel free to add any fruit that suits your fancy. You cannot get this one wrong.

Here is my recipe:

Citrus Ambrosia:

2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned with a knife

1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned with a knife

1 large lime, peeled and sectioned with a knife

1/2 cup maraschino cherries

1/2 cup shredded coconut

Peel and section with a knife the oranges, the grapefruit and the lime, allowing juices to collect in bowl with fruit sections. Add cherries and coconut; stir to combine. Set aside.

Rosemary Infused Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

3 6-inch rosemary sprigs

Place water and sugar in small saucepan; bring water to a boil. Add rosemary and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Finishing Recipe: When syrup is completely cool, pour over citrus sections and gently toss. Store in refrigerator over night. Serve in compotes.

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Inactive Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Dietary Analysis:

·                     Items highlighted in yellow should be taken into careful consideration when looking at total food intake for the day.

·                     Items highlighted in green are indicate a low value when considering total food intake for the day.

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Calories Per Serving: 288.72
Calories From Fat (4%) 11.86

% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.42g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.61g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 9.77mg <1 span="span">
Potassium 376.61mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 72.15g 24%
Fiber 5.83g 23%
Sugar 61.21g
Protein 1.91g 4%
Fiber 5.83g 23%
Copper 0.14mg 7%
Energy 1208.03
Glucose 1.63g
Iron 1.65mg 9%
Lactose 0g
Lysine 0.07g
Magnesium 33.55mg 8%
Manganese 0.23mg 12%
Net Carbohydrates 66.32g
Phosphorus 40.06mg 4%
Riboflavin 0.1mg 6%
Selenium 0.54mcg <1 p="p">Thiamin 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin A 1341.86IU 27%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 9%
Vitamin C 77.86mg 130%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1mcg <1 p="p">Zinc 0.32mg 2%

Author: Dr. Jacquelyn P. Horne
Copyright: 2012

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