Cooking Tip

Peel and Section Oranges

• If you pour boiling water over unpeeled oranges and let them sit in it for five minutes, they will be easy to peel. This may be done in advance and the oranges refrigerated, as once the peel is loosened it stays that way.
• To peel and section oranges, slice the end section off the orange. Peel away orange skin.
• Cut down against either side of membrane "dividers" with paring knife and lift out orange section. Do this over a bowl to catch the juice.

Use this method for sectioning other citrus fruits such as grapefruit.

See also: Juicing Lemons, Limes and Oranges, Lemon and Lime Food Facts, Orange Food Facts and/or Healthy Citrus Recipes.