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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
Drizzle the warm spiced honey glaze evenly over the orange slices.
Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the glazed oranges for a festive touch.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and added freshness.
Serve immediately as a light dessert or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
