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Oranges with Pomegranate Molasses and Honey

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Here's the perfect ending to the feast: a light, bright dessert of oranges, dates, and cinnamon.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

8 large navel oranges (preferably Cara Cara), all peel and white pith cut away, oranges sliced into thin rounds
1/4 cup floral honey (such as tupelo or orange blossom)
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses*
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 large Medjool dates, pitted, chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Arrange orange slices, overlapping slightly, on large rimmed platter. Whisk honey, pomegranate molasses, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in small bowl to blend; drizzle evenly over oranges. Sprinkle oranges evenly with chopped dates. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    Step 2

    • A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and at Middle Eastern markets and from adrianascaravan.com.
TagsFruit DessertDessertOrangeCitrusFruitBrunchGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeEasyQuickNo-CookBon Appétit
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