Ambrosia

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Peel and section into a bowl: 6 oranges

2. Step 2.

   Add and gently combine: 3 bananas, sliced; ½ pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced (2½ to 3 cups); ½ to 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, to taste; (½ to 1 cup miniature marshmallows, to taste); (¼ cup orange liqueur, sherry, or port)

3. Step 3.

   If you have not used marshmallows, stir in: (¼ to ⅓ cup sugar, to taste)

4. Step 4.

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours to blend the flavors.

5. Step 5.

   MEGAN’S MODERN AMBROSIA

6. Step 6.

   4 to 6 servings

7. Step 7.

   For a fantastic dessert, top this with Whipped Crème Fraîche and serve with Almond Macaroons II.

8. Step 8.

   Peel and section over a medium bowl to catch the juice: 4 oranges, blood oranges, or a combination

9. Step 9.

   Add to the fruit and its juice: ¼ cup dry white wine, dry vermouth, or Lillet Blanc; 5 dried dates, pitted and chopped; (1 tablespoon honey); A few drops orange flower or rose water

10. Step 10.

    Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Just before serving, add: ⅓ cup flaked or shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted; ¼ cup pistachios, toasted and chopped