Oranges-
Oranges are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Oranges belong to the citrus fruit family. Oranges are a round fruit covered with a vibrant peel and contain a juicy, segmented flesh.
Oranges can be juiced, grilled, eaten as is. Oranges are often used in recipes for their juice and/or their zest.
There are two types of oranges: sweet and bitter. Sweet oranges are Valencia, naval, car acara, and blood oranges. Bitter oranges are Seville (marmalade and non food use only) and Bergamot (not edible, used in essential oils and teas).
Store oranges in your refrigerator to help retain their vitamin C content. They can also be stored at room temperature. If exposed to moisture, they can easily grow mold.
As we all know, oranges are know for their Vitamin C levels. Vitamin C is the vitamin known for boosting our immune systems and protects against signs of aging. Oranges also contain fiber, folate, potassium, copper and calcium.
Orange marmalade can be made quite simply with oranges and sugar, and without any added pectin or other ingredients.
Here is a basic recipe I (Jess) followed, omitting the water and using 2 oranges from the share box. I took two of the oranges with the thinnest peels as directed. I used the bottom 2 oranges and ate the top one shown here.
After chopping the oranges and running them through a food processor, they were ready to mix with sugar in the saucepan. After not too long, this was happening!
For Sunday dinner, I altered this recipe, substituting one cup of the milk for one cup of the heavy cream. Be sure to pay attention to the temperatures of items in the recipe, to achieve the best consistency (I tried to cut corners in the interest of time, and this effected the texture. The taste, however, was great! Pictured atop chocolate chip banana-squash bread.
Fresh ricotta cheese and mint are a fresh and lovely combo paired with the citrus and beet in this lovely salad.
