My neighbors and I often group together to order products in bulk.
Recently, we bought organic oranges directly from the producer.
Yes, but now, the oranges arrive in a 20 kg box.
And when so many oranges happen to you, the question is: what am I going to do with all this?
The first thing to do is wash the ones you are going to use right away. To do this, fill your sink with lukewarm water and add a splash of white vinegar.
Let the oranges soak for a few minutes then rinse. Only wash the ones you will need in the next few days.
The rest of the oranges will store easily in the carton and in a cool place.
here is 24 Amazing Uses For Oranges And Their Peels To Never Throw An Orange In The Trash Again. Look :
1. Low-calorie snack
Orange is a healthy, low-calorie snack. In addition, it gives a real boost. An orange is only between 45 and 90 calories depending on its size.
2. To season your dishes
If you’re not using an entire orange for a recipe, freeze the rest as wedges or zest. Simply place the washed half orange in the freezer. Once the orange is frozen, you can grate the zest more easily. Then put it on your salads, ice cream, soups, cereals, smoothies, noodles, rice, sushi, fish… the list is endless. You will see, your dishes will have a little different taste. (It also works with lemon and lime.)
3. As a body scrub
Make a salt scrub from oranges with a little zest. For this, put 200 g of epsom salt, 200 g of sea salt, 3 tablespoons of orange zest and 150 ml olive oil (or coconut). Mix everything and stir well, then place everything in a glass jar to store. You can even add a few drops of food coloring to give the product a nice color.
Rub all over your body with this wonderful-smelling, revitalizing blend, then rinse. Your skin will be rid of all impurities, very soft and in addition, it will smell good.
4. As herbal tea
Traditionally, orange peel is used in herbal tea to relieve stomach cramps or to stimulate the appetite. Steep it in hot water for a few minutes.
5. To make zesty ice cubes
Grate the zest from several oranges and distribute it in an ice cube tray. Cover with water and freeze. Then just add a few ice cubes in a carafe of water to have a drink with natural flavors.
6. Old fashioned marmalade
I love orange marmalade. Plus, it’s pretty easy to make and makes great gifts in a gift basket. For this, you need 2 kg of oranges, 2 lemons, 1 kg of sugar and a large pot and a vegetable mill.
Wash the oranges well to remove the wax on the skin. Then, fill a pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Immerse the oranges completely in it and boil for 25 minutes to soften them, then drain. Take a vegetable mill and place it over a large salad bowl. Cut the oranges in 2 and press them above the mill. Then, cut them into slices while they are still lukewarm and remove the seeds. Pass the fruit through the mill: you will get a fairly thick yellow purée. Pour it into the pot and heat gently, stirring constantly. Add the sugar little by little. Remove the white skins and pips that rise to the surface. Once the texture is good, put in a jar and let cool.
There are many variations: adding spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla), whiskey or rum. You can also vary the citrus fruits by putting a few clementines or grapefruits in place of some of the oranges.
7. To make powdered orange peel
To obtain powdered orange zest, you must first grate the zest and then put it on a baking sheet. Put it in the oven for 4 hours at 170°C. Take him out when he starts to curl up. Then pass everything through a small herb grinder to grind it into a powder. Store the powder in a glass jar in the fridge. It will keep for at least 1 year.
You can sprinkle all your cakes or hot dishes with orange powder to give them a little bold taste.
8. In orange flavored vinegar
White vinegar is super effective, but it doesn’t smell very good. To avoid this smell, it is enough to perfume it. To do this, macerate orange peels in it for several days. Find out how here. Now I can clean everything with orange-scented vinegar. It’s totally natural and it doesn’t spoil anything!
9. To deodorize the garbage disposal
If you have a garbage disposal, you may want to get rid of some bad smells. For this, keep pickled orange peels in a glass jar on the counter. And throw some when you activate it. By grinding them, the propeller will release a sweet natural fragrance.
10. To make orange curd
We know lemon curd, but we don’t always think of making orange curd. If you have a few eggs, you can make some easily. It’s really excellent on a cake, a sorbet or to make a pie. Discover the recipe here.
11. As a sink cleaner
Did you know that you can clean most surfaces with an orange? Cut an orange in half and dip it lightly in salt. Scrub the inside of your sink with the salty orange, then rinse thoroughly. You can even recycle this orange with tip #9, so there’s no mess!
12. To perfume the house
The scent of orange is pleasant. And coupled with cloves, it’s really a great mix. Use a toothpick to poke holes in an orange. Fill the holes with whole cloves. Then cook it over low heat for an hour or until it hardens. Once cooled, decorate it and hang a ribbon to hang it. Ideal to perfume your room, the bathroom or even the toilets.
13. In face mask
Mix equal parts dried orange zest (tip 7) in water (or milk) until you get a paste. Then apply it to your face or body. Check out the trick here.
14. To prevent brown sugar from hardening
Oranges prevent brown sugar from hardening. Place a 5 cm wide piece of orange peel in the sealed sugar packet. No more sugar which becomes an unbreakable block: the skin creates humidity which softens the sugar.
15. As a fire starter
To light a campfire or barbecue easily, place dried orange peels with kindling. Place larger pieces of wood on top.
16. In flavored oil
Flavor your oils with orange. Ideal for salads or marinades. Put zest, Provence herbs and cranberries in a glass bottle and fill it with extra virgin olive oil. Close the bottle and place it in a dark place. Remember to gently shake the bottle every day. After several weeks, the orange peels and herbs will give the oil a wonderful flavor. Remove the herbs, decorate the bottle and give it away!
17. In flavored sugar
Prepare orange-flavored sugar. To do this, put orange peel in your sugar jar. Let it soak up the orange flavor for a few weeks and then use it. It also works with other citrus fruits like lemon or clementine.
18. Citrus powder
Grate the zest from the oranges or prepare slices of peel, making sure to remove the skin. Then, let them dry, about three or four days for the peels, less time for the zest. You can then reduce them to powder with a spice grinder or a small blender. Store your powder in a glass jar. This recipe works with all citrus fruits.
19. As a cat repellent
Keep cats away from your garden or indoor plants. Since they hate the smell of oranges, you can put dry peel in your flower pots. It also works with lemon.
20. For compost
Contrary to popular belief, citrus fruits can be composted. Just make sure not to put too much in the compost bin, they will acidify the mix too much.
21. As an air freshener for the trash can
To avoid bad odors in the bin, place an orange peel at the bottom of the bin before putting the bag in. Not only will it perfume it, but it will also deter insects from hovering around.
22. In candied oranges
I don’t know about you, but I love candied oranges! I make a large portion every year, because it keeps very well. Plus, you can even coat them in chocolate. If you are looking for a recipe that is rather easy to make, here is a.
23. In orange honey
Against sore throat, in particular, infuse orange peel in of honey with a little water. Let the flavors diffuse for a few weeks. You can speed up the process by heating slowly without boiling. Remove the peels and store them in a clean jar. Drink as soon as you feel the need.
24. In orange oil extract
Why not try making your own orange oil extract?
Be careful, it can be a bit tricky! Orange oil is flammable and very corrosive. First, dry and grind the orange peels, then place them in a glass jar and cover them with alcohol (such as vodka). Heat the mixture to obtain oil. Shake vigorously for a few minutes and repeat this every other day. After two weeks, filter the mixture with a coffee filter keeping the alcohol that you will place in a shallow dish (gratin dish). Cover with a drop cloth or rag and allow the alcohol to evaporate. All that’s left is the orange oil.
You can use it to clean everything. 5 ml mixed with one liter of water is enough for an effective product. Always test before applying to your furniture.
Your turn…
Have you tried these tips with oranges? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can’t wait to read you!
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