Lemony Orange Slices
Brighten up your day with Lemony Orange Slices, a simple yet elegant citrus dessert that’s bursting with flavor and sunshine. This recipe combines juicy orange slices with a warm, tangy-sweet lemon-honey glaze, creating an irresistible medley of fresh and zesty flavors. Garnished with vibrant mint leaves, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, Lemony Orange Slices are perfect as a quick dessert, a refreshing snack, or even a palate-cleansing side for brunch. With natural sweetness from honey, a touch of sugar, and the zest of freshly squeezed lemon, this no-bake recipe brings the best of seasonal citrus to your table. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing treat that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or sparkling water.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Oranges
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash the oranges and lemon thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or wax.
Using a sharp knife, slice the oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds, removing any seeds as you go. Set the slices aside.
Zest the lemon using a fine grater or microplane and set the zest aside. Then cut the lemon in half and squeeze out its juice into a small bowl, discarding the seeds.
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, granulated sugar, water, and the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the lemon zest. Allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Arrange the orange slices on a serving platter, slightly overlapping each slice.
Drizzle the warm lemon-honey syrup evenly over the orange slices, ensuring every slice gets a bit of the glaze.
Garnish the platter with fresh mint leaves for a burst of color and an extra layer of freshness.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the citrus flavors to meld together more deeply. Enjoy as a light dessert or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
