Fruit

Oranges: when it's in season and what to cook

Oranges are usually at their best from December to April across much of the US.

How to pick it

Heavy for its size means juicy. Skin color says little about ripeness.

How to keep it

They keep a week on the counter and longer in the fridge.

Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.

Recipes with oranges

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