Orange Delicious Recipe

A refreshing and surprisingly easy frozen orange dessert, perfect for a hot day! This recipe, inspired by Alton Brown, transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, dreamy treat. Get ready for a burst of zesty orange flavor in every spoonful.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 140 mins

Calories 112.7 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Delicious

8 1/2 fluid ounces (253 ml) fresh orange juice
Orange Zest
Whole Milk
1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar
Vanilla Extract

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How to Make Orange Delicious

Pour 6 1/2 fluid ounces (194 ml) of fresh orange juice into an ice cube tray and freeze solid (approximately 4-6 hours).
Store the remaining 2 fluid ounces (59 ml) of orange juice and the zest of 1 large orange in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Once the orange juice cubes are frozen solid, combine them with the reserved orange juice, orange zest, 1 cup (240ml) of whole milk, 1/2 cup (100g) of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in the carafe of a blender.
Blend until smooth and slushy. Add more powdered sugar to taste if desired.
Serve immediately for the best texture. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

Carbs

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Lunch Fruit Easy Smoothies Food Processor Blender Citrus Oranges Equipment Small Appliance Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Delicious?

Orange Delicious takes about 155 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 140 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Delicious?

Orange Delicious has approximately 112.7 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Delicious?

The key ingredients for Orange Delicious are Orange Juice, Orange Zest, Whole Milk, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.