Sparkling Oranges

Name: Sparkling Oranges
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1 cup white grape juice; 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda; 8 large oranges, peeled and sectioned; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; 3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

We were living in Texas when I found the recipe for this simple yet elegant salad. I was thrilled— we had a surplus of fresh oranges! All you do at the last minute is garnish and serve. —Janie Bush, Weskan, Kansas

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
8 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and marmalade; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in grape juice and soda. Pour over orange sections; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Using a slotted spoon, remove oranges to a serving dish. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts and coconut, bake in separate shallow pans in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 234 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Sparkling Oranges in Country Woman Christmas 1998

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Ceege

Mar 26, 2018

I haven't tried this yet, but since I host 3 or 4 brunches during the year for 10 to 12 church friends, I intend to put this in my brunch file. I do wonder, however why the extra sugar? I believe that the orange marmalade would make this dish sweet enough. I may give it a try and just omit the extra sweetness.
caglaser

Feb 15, 2015

Elegant looking I wouldn't use quite as much marmalade as that made it really sweet. That was the negative for me
cwbuff2

Nov 1, 2014

A simple yet elegant salad which, since it can be made ahead, saves time and fuss. Every time I'm planning a holiday brunch, my mind and taste buds turn to this recipe. Highly recommended.