Christmas Oranges
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and refreshing recipe for Christmas Oranges, a festive twist on a simple yet elegant dessert. Juicy navel orange slices are artfully arranged and drizzled with a warm, spiced honey glaze infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a delightful medley of seasonal flavors. Finished with a sprinkling of jewel-like pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves, this dish not only delivers a burst of color and texture but also balances sweetness with a hint of spice. Perfect as a light dessert or a sophisticated addition to your holiday brunch, Christmas Oranges come together in just 20 minutes and can be served fresh or chilled for a deeper infusion of flavors. Simple, stunning, and bursting with holiday cheer, this recipe is a must-try for your festive celebrations!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces large navel oranges
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 8 whole cloves
- 0.5 cups pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice each orange into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.
Step 2
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, water, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and whole cloves. Stir gently and heat until the mixture is warm and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the cloves and discard them.
Step 3
Drizzle the warm spiced honey glaze evenly over the orange slices.
Step 4
Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the glazed oranges for a festive touch.
Step 5
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and added freshness.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a light dessert or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1001.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 596.4 |
| Total Fat 4.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 55.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 151.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 111.9g | |
| Protein 8.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 384.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1343.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories