Ambrosia Fruit Salad

With us firmly in springtime, allow me to share a simple and classic spring recipe: Ambrosia fruit salad!

This old-fashioned version doesn't contain the new additions of marshmallows and cool whip, so you can make it with a few fruits and sugar! Thanks to Biscuits and Burlap for the recipe!

Ingredient notes

• Oranges are the most important ingredient in ambrosia. If you start with good quality, juicy, sweet oranges you can't go wrong. Keep in mind that often times the oranges with the best taste are the ones that look the ugliest. I generally find the oranges with a thick white pith have the least juice and flavor.

• Coconut Flakes - we use the type that comes in a bag. If you have the time, freshly grated coconut would be amazing.

• Maraschino Cherries - further notes about the cherries are in the FAQ's below.

• Chopped Pecans - this is an optional ingredient, but one we always add. You can find more information about adding pecans below as well.

• Sugar - Plain white granulated sugar. If your oranges taste more tart than you would like you can always add a little sugar to your ambrosia, so I've included it as an optional ingredient. Hopefully, you will be able to find oranges with enough sweetness all on their own.

How to make ambrosia

1. First you'll peel the oranges and cut into bite sized pieces.

2. Stir in the sugar only if your oranges are tart.

3. Stir in the coconut flakes and pecans.

4. Cut the cherries in half and wrap them separately. Stir the cherries in just before serving.