The orange is the most commonly grown tree fruit in the world! It is thought to have originated in Southeast Asia but today, the top two producers are Brazil and the U.S. (with American oranges mostly coming from Florida). (Read more about oranges on Wikipedia.)

Regreening:You may notice that Florida citrus has a slightly green color from time to time. Even though this fruit is sweet and completely ripe, some oranges go through a natural process called “regreening” in warm weather. When the fruit ripens on the tree, it turns a bright orange color, as usual. But the warm temperatures of the season may make the skin reabsorb chlorophyll as it hangs on the tree, causing that greenish tint. Don’t let this color shift fool you- it is perfectly ripe and often times sweeter, as the warmer temperatures elevate the fruit sugar content in the orange.

Storage Tips

Oranges keep well in the refrigerator. Oranges can also be stored at room temperature, though they will not last as long. They also yield more juice when stored at room temperature.

Nutrition

Oranges are one of the best sources of vitamin C, with one fruit providing about 116% of the recommended daily value. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that helps control infections, as well as maintain healthy bones, teeth, and blood vessels. (See more orange nutrition facts on Self.com.) 

Recipes

Beet and Blood Orange Salad
Best Beets Ever!
Bibb Lettuce Salad with Candied Walnuts, Oranges and Feta
Black Barley, Fennel and Radish Salad
Black Radish and Blood Orange Salad
Blood Orange and Black Radish Salad
Blood Orange and Kiwi With Praline
Blood Orange and Radish Salad
Blood Orange and Thyme Chocolate Chip Cookies
Blood Orange Marmalade
Broccoli, Orange, and Olive Salad
Broccoli Sauteed in Wine and Garlic
Cara Cara Orange Vanilla Sorbet
Carrot Juice
Carrot Soup with Orange and Ginger
Chioggia Beet Salad
Citrus Rosemary Sauce
Citrus Salad on Mango Coulis
Citrus Sesame Kale
Couscous with Fennel, Chickpeas and Citrus
Cranberry Apple Thanksgiving Breakfast Bread
Cranberry Orange Challah
Cranberry Orange Spritzer
Cranberry Relish
Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire
Cranberry Sauce with a Kick
Deconstructed Beet Tower
Frozen Fruit Cups
Grilled Vidalia Onion with Orange-Honey Vinaigrette
Hot Blooded Cocktail
Kale Salad with Orange Champagne Vinaigrette
Lafayette Gingerbread
Napa Cabbage and Tofu Salad
Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette
Orange Cranberry Muffins (Vegan)
Orange Curd
Orange Ginger Tofu
Orange Mousse
Orange Rum Cake
Orange Sherbet
Orange Sorbet with Shaved Chocolate
Parsnip Pie
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets, Chick Peas, and Orange
Radicchio and Orange Salad
Riesling Baked Pears
Roasted Beets with Orange and Thyme
Roasted Beets with Sage and Orange Glaze
Roasted Blood Orange Salad with Scallion, Red Onion and Mint
Roasted Broccoli with Orange Zest and Almonds
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad
Roasted Carrots With Orange Brown Butter And Sage
Roasted Squash with Cranberries and Thyme
Romaine Salad with Orange, Feta & Beans
Salted Chocolate Covered Satsuma Mandarin Slices
Sangria-ish
Spanish Sangria
Summer Citrus Salad
Super Simple Cranberry Sauce
Sweet & Spicy Black Bean Soup
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Red Cabbage and Apples
Warm Citrus Olives
Wilted Dandelion Salad with Pine Nuts and Crispy Garlic