Old-Fashioned Fruit Dressing Recipe
This creamy and citrusy dressing has a nostalgic feel. It is equally sweet and tangy and tastes great with fresh fruit or desserts including angel food cake. Fresh citrus fruit dressing is a wonderful addition to a vintage recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind.
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind.
- Juice of 1 orange.
- Juice of 1 lemon.
- 1 egg, beaten.
- Dash of salt.
- ½ cup sugar.
- ¼ cup sour cream.
Instructions
- Combine the juice of one orange and one lemon, along with their rinds. Measure; if total volume is less than ½ cup, add water to reach ½ cup.
- Cook Base: Combine the juices, beaten egg, salt and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir continuously and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- After cooking, take off the stove and allow to cool. Then chill in the refrigerator.
- Finish Dressing: When ready to serve, gently fold in sour cream until fully combined.
Recipe Information
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes.
- Cooking Time: 5–7 minutes.
- Time to Cool and Chill: 1-2 Hours.
- Total Time: About 1.5–2 hours.
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup.
- Each serving (2 tbsp) has about 80 calories.
Historical Notes
You often saw fruit dressings like this in kitchens of the 1900s. They gave fruit cups and gelatin salads a lovely homemade touch, as did many light desserts, especially in spring and summer.
Serving Tips
- Spoon over fresh berries or melon.
- Use as a topping for pound cake or angel food cake.
- Serve chilled in a bowl as a dip for fruit skewers.
Add a refreshing vintage twist to your table with this delightful Fruit Dressing from Dusty Recipes!
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