Blood Oranges
Blood Oranges are sought out by citrus enthusiasts for their deep, rich flavor and dark reddish-purple flesh. The flavor can be sweet to tart but with berry or pomegranate-like overtones. They are high in the antioxidant anthocyanin, which is what makes the flesh so dark in color. Enjoy these oranges sectioned for snacking or salads, or in a juice blend.
Clementines
Clementines are a sweet and seedless varietal of mandarin orange that are marketed under many brand names: Halos, Cuties, and Smiles, to name a few. They’re a healthy, tasty snack and a great burst of Vitamin C for these cold and dreary winter days!
Navel Oranges
You may know that the navel orange is named for the bellybutton-like hole on its bottom. Did you know that there’s a small second orange growing inside this navel? The mutation that produced the navel orange also rendered the orange seedless, so all navel orange trees are produced by grafting. Eat them for their interesting biology, or because they’re delicious!
Cara Cara Navel Oranges
Cara Cara navel oranges look like a regular navel orange on the outside, but on the inside they have beautiful deep pink flesh. Their flavor is a little sweeter than regular navels, with a hint of berry flavor. To select the juiciest Cara Caras pick fruit that feels heavy for its size. Peak season is January through March. Read more at the kitchn.
Kumquats
Kumquats are a unique citrus fruit: the only citrus that you can eat whole, peel and all! The peel is sweet while the flesh is tart. They can be eaten fresh, preserved in a marmalade, or as used in a marinade for meat and fish. Look for them to arrive at the end of January.
Rio Star Grapefruit
Rio Star grapefruit are the king of grapefruit! With a red blush to the skin and deep red flesh, they are the sweetest and juiciest of the red grapefruits.
Tangelos
Tangelos are a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit or pomelo. They take the best from both of their parents: the juicy, easy-to-peel characteristics of a tangerine and the sweet-tartness of a grapefruit. Minneola tangelos are one of the most popular varieties and are available late December through February. Try them sectioned into a salad or get a little fancy with this recipe.