Oranges can be divided into three basic groups—sweet oranges, blood oranges, and sour oranges. Sweet oranges can be divided into two subgroups—navel oranges and common oranges. Navel oranges and common oranges are the most commonly grown oranges both in home gardens and commercially. Navel oranges are mostly peeled and eaten fresh out of hand. Common […] More
Oranges can be served in a wide variety of ways, They can be eaten out of hand, used in cooking, made into marmalade, or pressed to make juice. Their zest and pulp can be candied. Oranges are often added to fruit salads, soufflés, flans, crêpes, ice cream, sorbets, and punch. Oranges can also be added […] More
Tangerines are among the earliest harvested mandarin oranges. They are distinguished from other mandarins simply by their red-orange to red peels. They have a rough skin and sweet flesh. All tangerines are mandarins but not all mandarins are tangerines. (Other mandarins are the tangelo and the clementine.) The tangerine is named for the port city […] More
Print Candied Citron Recipe Author Steve Albert Here’s how you can candy citron (and by the way, it works for other citrus as well). Instructions Grate moist citron peel to release the oil from the cells. Cut the peel into thin strips and place in a heavy pan: Use 2 cups of citron peel. Cover […] More
Stephen Albert