Oranges
Oranges are the most famous citrus fruit. But they don't necessarily have to be the familiar orange color. Some are yellow, and some are red. Based on taste, oranges are divided into two groups: sweet and bitter.
Navel is considered a sweet variety., or ribbed orange. It's so named because it has a unique shape on one side. The fruits of this orange are very small. They are seedless, easy to peel, and their flesh is sweet and very juicy.
Valencia variety The fruit has a smooth, thin skin with small pimples visible on it. This variety is not as juicy as the previous one.
Fruits of the Korolek variety (blood oranges) have flesh that ranges in color from golden to deep red. They are very juicy and aromatic.
The most famous bitter orange is the Seville orange. It's only available in January. It's too bitter to eat raw. However, it makes a wonderful jam and pie filling.
How and when to buy?
Different varieties of oranges ripen at different times of the year, so they are available for purchase almost anywhere.
Choose firm, whole, and blemish-free oranges. They should be fairly heavy for their size. This is where the juice will be. If you want orange zest, it's best to buy oranges that haven't been waxed, as is often the case at markets. It's also best if they're organically grown, meaning they're grown without the use of chemical fertilizers. If you can't find such oranges, buy any kind. First, wash them under running water, scrub them thoroughly with a brush on all sides, and only then begin peeling, taking care to remove only the outermost layer. The peel underneath can be quite bitter.
You can cut an orange into segments. To do this, you first need to peel it. Score the peel at both ends of the fruit and peel it using circular motions, as if you were peeling an apple.
Place the orange on a cutting board and cut it from top to bottom, trying to separate the orange into segments. Once you've done this, peel away the white membrane from each segment. It's best to do this over a bowl to collect the juice while you slice the orange.
Orange slices can be added to a fruit salad or added to a pitcher of sangria or Pimm's. The zest and juice can be used in baking, making sauces and marinades, and cooking game, chicken, or fish. Orange juice is excellent to drink in the morning.
If necessary, oranges can be replaced with clementines, tangerines or lemons.
Storage
Oranges can be stored for about two weeks. They can be kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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