Spiced Orange Sundaes
Elevate your dessert game with these Spiced Orange Sundaes, a sophisticated twist on a classic treat that combines warm citrus flavors with a fragrant spice medley. Juicy orange segments are gently simmered in a syrup infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and honey, creating a luscious topping that pairs beautifully with creamy vanilla ice cream. Finished with optional touches of whipped cream, crunchy pistachios or almonds, and a sprig of fresh mint, this dessert offers a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, Spiced Orange Sundaes are an effortless yet elegant choice for dinner parties or indulgent evenings at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Oranges
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 Star anise
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped pistachios or almonds (optional)
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional)
- 8 Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the oranges, removing as much pith as possible, and segment them over a bowl to catch the juices. Set both segments and juice aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange segments, collected juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, star anise, and honey.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oranges are tender and the syrup has slightly thickened.
Stir the vanilla extract into the cooked orange mixture, then remove the saucepan from heat. Allow the spiced oranges to cool slightly to room temperature.
To assemble the sundaes, place one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each serving dish or bowl.
Spoon the spiced orange mixture generously over the ice cream, ensuring each portion includes some of the fragrant syrup.
Optionally, top with chopped pistachios or almonds for added crunch, a dollop of whipped cream, and a mint leaf for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spiced Orange Sundaes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.7 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.8 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 850 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2087 mg | 44% | |
*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.
