Ingredients and Weight:
- Navel oranges: 8, peeled and segmented (8 cups)
- Grapefruit: 2, peeled and segmented (4 cups)
- Blood oranges: 2, peeled and segmented (4 cups)
- Honey: 1/2 cup
- Maple syrup: 1/4 cup
- Orange juice: 1 cup
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the orange, grapefruit, and blood orange segments.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey, maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until the honey and maple syrup dissolve, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the warm syrup over the citrus segments and stir to combine.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- To serve, bring the Citrus Delight to room temperature and serve warm.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 cup):
- Calories: 130
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 3g
- Vitamin C: 100% Daily Value
Dish Characteristics:
- Fresh, vibrant, and aromatic
- Sweet and tangy with a hint of spice
- Perfect for a winter dessert or brunch
- Easy to make and can be customized to personal taste (e.g., add more honey for sweetness or more cinnamon for spice)
User Comments:
- "This dessert is absolutely delicious! The citrus flavors are so refreshing and the warmth of the syrup is perfect for a cold winter night."
- "I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I often double the batch and serve it as a party appetizer."
- "I added a bit of grated ginger to the syrup and it gave the dessert a wonderful spicy kick."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ripe oranges, grapefruits, and blood oranges for the best flavor.
- If you are using a different type of citrus fruit, adjust the amount of honey and maple syrup accordingly.
- For a more intense flavor, let the citrus segments marinate in the syrup for longer.
- Serve the Citrus Delight with whipped cream, ice cream, or sorbet for an extra decadent treat.
