Momma's Moroccan Orange Ambrosia

My mom never comes empty-handed when invited over to dinner at someone else's house, especially when she comes to visit me in Baltimore. Whether it be a bag of mail or articles she cut out for me, a plate of baked goods, or something new for the house, she always surprises me with a little goodie of some sort. This time, I only asked her and my dad to bring some bread and cheese to go alongside the chicken and barley soup I made, but she also brought a tupperware with a dessert she had made the night before.  She's the best!

She called it an orange ambrosia, but I wasn't convinced it was quite an ambrosia since it didn't have any cream, cherries or marshmallows. Regardless, it was delicious! Orange slices, kiwi, cinnamon, ginger and coconut all mixed together for a wonderful combination of flavors.  My mom said that the combination of cinnamon, ginger and oranges is one that her and my dad had quite frequently when they lived in Morocco for a year and a half before they got married in the states and had my sisters and I.  She makes the best Moroccan food, though I've never tried this particular dessert before. Such a great treat. Thanks Mom! 

MOMMA'S MOROCCAN ORANGE AMBROSIA

Ingredients:

Oranges, cut up into slices or chunk

Kiwis, cut into small pieces

Cinnamon

Fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped

Shredded coconut

Splash of orange juice

Juice of one lime

Combine all of the ingredients and enjoy! Best served cold; keeps well in the refrigerator to allow all the flavors to meld together. Bananas and other tropical fruits would also be great additions!