Blood Orange season is almost here, and we can't wait for you to sink your mouth into these immaculate juicy oranges!
Blood oranges have a unique flavor that makes them stand out from other types of oranges. They have a tangy and sweet raspberry-like taste along with the usual citrus notes.
The red color of blood oranges comes from an antioxidant called anthocyanin, which only forms when nighttime temperatures are low. This weather condition is common in the Mediterranean during fall and winter.
As you can see from the photo above, each blood orange contains a different amount of anthocyanins, which may affect how red the fruit is on the outside and inside.
Blood oranges are ready to eat as soon as they are picked.
Here are a couple of romantic recipe ideas for Blood Oranges:
Lightly bake or dehydrate thinly sliced blood oranges then dip in melted chocolate and add dried rose petals for a delicious antioxidant rich treat.
Juice a few blood oranges then pour some of the juice into heart shaped molds for delightful blood orange ice cubes.
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