Description

The Seville Orange is not for eating fresh, but it is the undisputed champion of the culinary citrus world. Prized for its highly aromatic, bitter rind and intensely sour juice, it is the essential ingredient for authentic marmalade, classic liqueurs like Grand Marnier, and savory sauces and marinades.

• A specialty bitter orange grown almost exclusively for cooking, preserving, and flavoring.

• Fruit has a thick, bumpy, deep orange rind that is incredibly fragrant and packed with aromatic oils, perfect for zesting.

• Flesh is very sour, bitter, and seedy, with a high pectin content that makes it ideal for setting marmalades and jellies.

• A self-pollinating, evergreen tree that is attractive, hardy, and often used as an ornamental or fragrant hedge.

• Fruits ripen in winter and hold on the tree for a long time. The tree itself is highly ornamental with fragrant spring blossoms.

• An absolute must-have for serious home preservers, bakers, and mixologists.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor: Intensely sour and pleasantly bitter, with a powerful, complex floral-citrus aroma from the peel.

• Texture: Juicy but extremely tart flesh with many seeds.

• Best Uses: The only choice for traditional bitter orange marmalade. Essential for making orange liqueurs, flavoring duck and meat dishes, and adding depth to sauces and dressings. Not for fresh eating.