Garden Patch Ambrosia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 oranges
2 c. fresh grated coconut (frozen can be used)
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. sherry or 1/4 c. apricot brandy (optional)
1 ripe pineapple (optional)

Preparation

Peel oranges and cut into sections.
Place in layers in a bowl with each layer covered with sugar and coconut.
Chill for several hours.
If desired, you may pour sherry or apricot brandy over mixture.
Also, a layer of thinly sliced pineapple slices may be layered with orange slices.