Marinated Oranges

Name: Marinated Oranges
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 medium oranges, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 cups); Optional: Lime zest strips and vanilla yogurt

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating YIELD: 4 servings.

This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat from the cake—and the oranges are a good dessert all by themselves! The dash of vanilla extract brings out the fruit's sweetness. —Carol Poindexter, Norridge, Illinois

Ingredients

1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 medium oranges, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
Optional: Lime zest strips and vanilla yogurt

Directions

1. Mix the first 6 ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Place oranges in a glass bowl; add juice mixture.
2. Refrigerate, covered, until flavors are blended, 2-3 hours. If desired, top with lime zest strips and serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.

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