Chef Tip: How to Store Orange & Other Citrus
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Chef Tips: How to Store Oranges & Hot Orange Water Recipe
Not sure how to store your oranges or citrus? I have got you covered! I was interviewed by Real Simple Magazine about storing oranges (the tips are below). I also included my tips for making orange ice cubes & hot orange water, if you like lemon water you will love this! Bonus: Use the peels to make your own DIY cleaner
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xo Chef Carla
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Hot Orange Water Ingredients:
Serves 1
1-2 cups boiling water
1/2 fresh orange squeezed or 1 Tbsp. orange juice
Instructions:
In a large mug, add the boiling water and orange juice. Let cool, and sip carefully. Bonus: Practice this Mug Mindfulness
Chef Carla's Orange Storage Tips:
1. How do you choose a ripe orange at the grocery store? What do you look for in terms of skin, color, aroma, etc.?
Like most fruit and veggies you want them to have bright, firm skin, ideally no blemishes. They will be heavy, which means they are full of juice. Some oranges will also have a sweet smell. Discard oranges that are moldy or green (the green are unripe and will not ripen anymore).
2. How long do oranges typically stay good for?
They are good on the countertop for 1-2 days. In the fridge for up to two to three weeks.
3. Do oranges need to be refrigerated? If so, what is the best way to store them in the fridge so they stay fresh?
Technically, no but they will stay fresher longer in the fridge. When left out on the countertop they have a chance to dry out and also they can get moldy, if there is too much moisture. When storing them in the fridge, the best way is the mesh bag they come in. If you don’t have that store in a plastic or silicone bag but leave it open so that there is room for the oranges to breathe. Sealing the bag will trap too much moisture.
4. Can you freeze a whole orange, or is better to freeze an orange in parts, like peel, flesh, and juice?
Ideal is to freeze oranges in segments, it’s easy to incorporate them into recipes like smoothies. You can also freeze orange zest (from the peel) individually to put in your baking recipes. The juice is best stored separately, I like to freeze strained fresh juice in ice cube trays and then pop them out and store in an airtight container and use when needed.
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