Marinated Oranges
“This flavourful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn’t want all the calories or fat from the cake—and the oranges are a good dessert all by themselves! The dash of vanilla extract brings out the fruit’s sweetness.” —Carol Poindexter, Norridge, Illinois
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4 | 15minutes + marinating |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4 | 15minutes + marinating |
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 medium oranges peeled and thinly sliced
- Lime zest strips optional
- vanilla yogurt optional
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Instructions
- Mix the first 6 ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Place oranges in a glass bowl; add juice mixture.
- Refrigerate, covered, until flavours are blended, 2-3 hours. If desired, top with lime zest strips and serve with yogurt.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fibre), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.
