Old fashioned southern ambrosia recipe - Breakfast brunch
Southern Ambrosia Coconut Salad is a true classic at holiday gatherings, luncheons and other special occasions. Made with oranges and pineapples flavored with honey with the sweet crunch of coconuts, the old fashioned ambrosia is simply and easily prepared.
Old-Fashioned Southern Ambrosia Recipe

Ambrosia is often called "Nectar of the Gods" and it's an excellent description for this famous citrusy fruit salad.
Provided by: Sharon Rigsby
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American,Southern
Number of ingredients: 4
Provided by: Sharon Rigsby
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American,Southern
Number of ingredients: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 navel oranges (peeled and sectioned)
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
- maraschino cherries for garnish
Nutrition:
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 29 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Sodium: 19 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Gather your ingredients and peel the oranges with a sharp paring knife. Make sure to remove all of the white pith.
- Next, section the oranges by placing the knife along the inside of the orange membrane for each section. Run the blade to the center of the orange and pop out the orange section with the tip of the knife. When sectioning the oranges, be sure to do this over a bowl to catch all of the juice.
- When you have cut out all of the sections, squeeze out any remaining juice and discard the membranes.
- When you have finished sectioning the oranges, taste a segment to determine how sweet they are. Add a bit of the powdered sugar and mix well. Add more sugar as needed. Place the orange mixture in a serving dish and top with the coconut. Before serving, top with one or more maraschino cherries.
Traditional Appalachian Ambrosia
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Old South Ambrosia

Provided by: Mary Moss Darden
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 9
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 9
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh coconut
- 1 can crushed pineapple, with juice
- 2 apples, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely broken
- 5 oranges
- 1 can fruit cocktail, with juice
- 2 bananas, sliced
- sugar to taste
- cherries for garnish
How to cook:
- Grate coconut in bowl. Add peeled and sectioned oranges; discard membrane and seeds. Add pineapple, fruit cocktail, apples, bananas, and nuts. Sweeten with sugar, being careful not to add too much as the syrup from the fruit is usually sufficient. Chill before serving. This dessert is pretty garnished with cherries and served in a crystal bowl.
Old Fashioned Ambrosia

This old fashined ambrosia is a delightful dessert. Made with oranges and pineapples flavored with honey with the sweet crunch of coconuts, the old fashioned ambrosia is simply and easily prepared. Chilled to serve, it is a treat for everybody!
Provided by: southern.chef
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 5
Provided by: southern.chef
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 5
Ingredients:
- Oranges - 9 , peeled, seeded, and sectioned
- Canned crushed pineapple - 40 Ounce , drained (Two 20 Ounce Cans)
- Honey - 1 Cup (16 tbs)
- Almond extract - 2 Teaspoon
- Flaked coconut - 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Nutrition:
- Calories: 2893 calories
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 49 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 44 mg
- Carbohydrate: 615 g
- Fiber: 60 g
- Sugar: 554 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Combine all ingredients; cover mixture, and chill at least 8 hours.
Southern Ambrosia Coconut Salad

Southern Ambrosia Coconut Salad is a true classic at holiday gatherings, luncheons and other special occasions.
Provided by: Julia Jordan
Total time: 65 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Cuisine: Southern United States
Number of ingredients: 6
Provided by: Julia Jordan
Total time: 65 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Cuisine: Southern United States
Number of ingredients: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 - 15 oz Canned Mandarin Oranges, drained
- 20 oz Crushed Pineapple, drained
- 16 oz Sour Cream
- 2 c Shredded Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- 2 c Miniature Marshmallows
- Maraschino Cherries, rinsed to use for garnish if desired
Nutrition:
- Calories: 239 calories
- In a mixing bowl, stir to combine all ingredients then cover and refrigerate to chill.
- Transfer to a serving bowl when ready to serve and garnish with maraschino cherries.