Oranges
Quick Facts
Fruit Type: Citrus
Scientific Name: Citrus × sinensis
Seasonality: October through June
Nutrients: Calcium, folate, phosphorus, potassium, & vitamin C
Flavor: Sweet & zesty
Complementary Flavors: Dark chocolate or rosemary
Quick Cooking Tip: Slice oranges and roast them in the oven for a flavorful salad topping
Cost: $*
*from least expensive ($) to most expensive ($$$$)
Peeling Back the Benefits of Oranges
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But when life gives you oranges… well, you have a nutritional powerhouse packed with flavor and health benefits.
Orange Recipes
Health Benefits
Making Oranges Kid-Friendly
Make homemade orange juice and strain out the pulp for your children to enjoy. You can also add the juice to breakfast smoothies throughout the week for an extra touch of sweetness.
Sustainability Tip
If you have extra oranges about to go bad, slice them up and make dried fruit slices for mocktails or for natural decor hung around the house at the holidays. Simply heat the oven to 200°F and bake in one single layer for 4 hours or until fully dried through, flipping and rotating them regularly.
Orange Air Fryer Asparagus recipe
Use up leftover oranges by making Orange Air Fryer Asparagus—a quick snack made with 1 tablespoon of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of orange zest.
FULL RECIPESober Curious Lifestyle
Elevate any craft mocktail with an orange peel garnish or a sprinkle of orange zest for added flavor. Use a y-shaped peeler or a sharp paring knife to peel strips of the orange peel. To express the oils of the orange into your mocktail, you’ll fold the edges of the strip you peeled toward yourself, allowing the oils to express from the outside of the peel and into the glass.
On the Move
Though tangerines aren’t considered true oranges, they make a convenient substitute for on-the-go snacking. Plys, they’re easier to peel and typically make less of a sticky mess.