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Granny’s Southern Ambrosia Recipe

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Granny's Ambrosia Recipe

Disclosure: This recipe for Granny’s Southern Ambrosia Recipe has been sponsored by Popeye’s Canada. They have opened 2 new Calgary locations to bring a bit more of the South to Calgary.  As always, all opinions are my own!

Growing up, we didn’t have fruits year around like we do now. Grocery stores only carried a few things and it had to be in season. Plus, some things were so expensive that you didn’t get them any time of the year.

Every Thanksgiving, my Granny and Grandaddy hosted dinner at their house in Guin, Alabama. Their four kids would come from near and far to celebrate together. One of their kids, my Uncle David, lived in Florida. Whenever his family came for a visit, they would bring Granny and Grandaddy big boxes of navel oranges and grapefruits. I remember how much we enjoyed those fresh citrus fruits until they were gone. Why is it that things you don’t have often are SO MUCH better than something you have every day?

Since she had so many oranges at once, my Granny often made Ambrosia for us. She would make up a big Pyrex bowl, cover it with a plate and leave it in the fridge. I can see that green bowl with tiny white flowers now.

Southern food has a special place in my heart. It brings back memories of my Granny’s house, church suppers and home. That is one of the reasons I was so excited when Popeye’s started opening locations in Calgary. Something about their fried chicken, red beans and rice and biscuits remind me of home. Maybe it’s their Southern recipes and roots….yep, I bet that is it.

This Ambrosia Recipe goes perfectly with Southern food. The citrus tang is a great foil for spicy or fried foods. Plus, it stays good in the refrigerator for a few days so you don’t have to eat it all at once. I’ve been eating a bowl as dessert the last few days. Yummy AND it packs quite the vitamin C punch.

One key to making this recipe EPIC is to make sure you get ONLY the fruit not the pith for the oranges and grapefruit. The key is a nice sharp knife.

Peeling the oranges for ambrosia

It will help you make quick work of the prep!

Cutting the orange out of the pith - Ambrosia recipe

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Granny’s Ambrosia Recipe

Granny's Ambrosia Recipe

Granny’s Southern Ambrosia Recipe

Yield: 6 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Try this retro Southern Granny's Ambrosia Recipe. This is the real deal without the current trend of marshmallows or whipped cream! Easy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 6 large navel oranges
  • 1 large ruby red grapefruit
  • 1/2 of a 14 oz can of pineapple tidbits and juice, use the packed in juice pineapple
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut shreds
  • 1/3 cup icing confectioners sugar , or to taste

Instructions

  1. With a sharp paring knife, peel the navel oranges and the grapefruit.
  2. Cut out each section with your paring knife, leaving the pith and membranes behind. If you have fruit left behind, use your fingers to scrape it out and into the bowl.
  3. Add the pineapple tidbits and juice.
  4. Stir in the sweetened coconut and sugar. Taste and adjust your sugar as needed. Cover and refrigerate. Can be served immediately but tastes better after sitting overnight. Serve with additional coconut on top for garnish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Saturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 4gSugar: 23gProtein: 1g
© Merry
Cuisine: American/Canadian / Category: Salad

 

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  24. Mrs.P says

    Ambrosia just isn’t the same without marshmallows. We used to add sour cherries to ours too! Tastes like childhood!

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  30. Diana Powell says

    Finally something I can do with the pineapple bits I have in the cupboard ! LOL Thanks for the great recipe and giveaway ! Love popeye’s spicy fried chicken .

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  42. Jenny Hill says

    I will have to go with fried chicken, I don’t eat a lot of southern food but I do love fried chicken once in a while.

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  44. Sab Edwards says

    YES fried chicken is also my favorite Southern food (because I don’t think I’ve ever tried anything else) I’ve not yet been to the popeyes location in the city because of the line ups.

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  53. Joanne C says

    Fried chicken, of course. However, when’s I went to New Orleans I tried broiled oysters and they were amazing. I don’t know if broiled oysters are considered a southern dish or just something you can get in New Orleans. If it’s southern, then my favourite is broiled oysters followed by fried chicken.

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  59. Nathalie Lebeau says

    Living in Canada, southern food is not a big hit here but I did visit some southern states and loved biscuits and gravy, gumbo and of course all the amazing sea food!

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  81. Marlene J says

    Handcrafted Spicy Tenders from popeyes
    King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Cornbread
    so many more

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  93. Jessica W says

    As basic as it is, I love corn bread. We don’t seem to have it with many meals in Canada, but it is actually so good.

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  99. Dianne G. says

    My favourite southern food would be Pecan Pie followed closely by fried chicken. I love the way Popeye’s cooks their chickens.

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  105. joy says

    love fried chicken and waffles!! with lots of gravy!! yum!! I have never been to Popeyes, would love to go. Chicken is my daughter’s favourite food!

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  111. KellyPC says

    We visit New Oleans as often as we can & there’s a bunch of amazing dishes I’ve fallen in love with over the years but crawfish etouffee, soft shell crab po’boys & pralines are at the top of my list!

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