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How to make the most of citrus season

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Blood oranges are at their very best right now. Here, we’ve brought together some of our favourite recipes to make the most of citrus fruits

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Citrus fruit is often associated with warmer weather, but oranges are actually one of late winter’s greatest offerings. The moderate winter temperatures in hotter climates of Southern Europe and California allow fruit to ripen gradually, so winter and early spring are a great time to enjoy rarer varieties at their peak. 

Knowing how and when to use citrus fruits in your cooking allows you to tone the flavour profile of your dishes up or down. Lemons and limes add sharp, bright acidity to savoury and sweet dishes. Oranges have a mellow sweetness that works wonderfully in cakes and salads, and grapefruits bring a bitterness that compliments sharp, salty flavours well.

Three orange recipes to try this season

Blood Orange Jaffa Cakes

As we get closer towards Easter baking season, brush up your skills with these excellent Blood Orange Jaffa Cakes from Caitlin Carrick-Varty. 

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Beetroot and Blood Orange Salad

Winter food doesn’t need to lack colour, as this gorgeously vibrant salad by Borough Chef demonstrates. Try it for your work lunches over the next few weeks and see how it brightens the dreary weather.

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Blood Orange Syrup Pancakes

Pancake Day or not, this blood orange syrup is such a brilliantly easy way to brighten up your usual lemon and sugar pancake, with a similar sweet-sour payoff. Try it for a weekend breakfast over the long weekend.

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The best citrus juicers for every fruit

When it comes to the big squeeze, every drop counts. With the right tools, juicing oranges, lemons and limes becomes light work. Our gadgets are designed to keep juice where you want it, and make it easy to dispose of unwanted pips and pulp.

JuiceMax™ Plus which makes morning orange juicing simple and satisfying with precise pouring, while Helix handles salad dressings and syrups easily. Discover our range of powerful citrus juicers for every need.

JuiceMax™ Plus

Our dual-action citrus press with measuring cup squeezes and reams at the same time so you get the maximum juice out with the minimum effort.

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JuiceMax™

Get that easy-peasey lemon squeezy feeling with JuiceMax, Ideal for lemons, limes, small oranges or tangerines.

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Helix

The unique twisting mechanism of this citrus juicer means you get more squeezing power with less effort on your part.

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Catcher™

A simple hand-held citrus reamer that catches all the pips and pulp whilst the juice drains through.

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