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    Home » Product, Book & Restaurant Reviews » About Cara Cara Oranges

    About Cara Cara Oranges

    Jan 13, 2015 · by Valentina · 6 Comments

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    Beautiful, juicy and tasty Cara Cara oranges are just so delicious that I felt obligated to share them with you.

    One whole Cara Cara OrangeYou might be thinking this is an ordinary orange.

    However, looks can be deceiving.

    While the skin is bright orange, the interior flesh is a beautiful rosy pink, much like that of a Ruby grapefruit.

    Cara Cara Orange sliced in half

    What are Cara Cara Oranges?

    The Cara Cara was discovered in 1976 in Hacienda de Cara Cara in Venezuela, and are now grown in California. 

    They're a variety of seedless Navel oranges and are thought to have been created by accident. It seems most don't know exactly what other variety the Navel might have been combined with -- I love when natural accidents create beautiful things.

    The Cara Cara is less acidic and slightly sweeter than most other oranges, with a subtle berry-like taste, making it unbelievably delicious.

    Cara Cara Orange cut into thirdsWhile I've used Cara Cara oranges in recipes, they're really the best on their own --  in fact, they're amazingly perfect.

    Several Cara Cara Orange slices

    How to eat Them

    I love to slice them into wedges to eat them. 

    They're divine any which way, but there's something so magical about slicing into one to reveal the stunning color and texture.  It's like stained glass.  Delicious, succulent, extremely juicy stained-glass, that is.

    Recipes with Cara Caras

    • Citrus Carrot Salad Recipe
    • Marinated Oranges with Honey
    • Pickled Ginger Salad with Wasabi Dressing

    Cara Cara Orange wedge partially eaten

    Where to buy Cara Cara Oranges

    The first Cara Cara I tasted was sent to me from Melissa's Produce. 

    They should be in most markets during the winter -- I've seen them at Gelson's, Costco and Trader Joe's. 

    To give you an idea of how good they are, I single handedly ate a dozen within a couple of days, and had there been more, I would have eaten them too. I generally believe in moderation - don't judge. 😉

    When are Cara Caras in season?

    The Cara Cara oranges are usually in season from December to April.

    This is not a sponsored post.  Melissa's Produce sent me Cara Cara samples.

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    1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

      January 13, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      I found Cara Cara's at my local grocery store this morning and only bought two... for baking. Next trip I'll pick up a few more for snacks. I just adore citrus season!

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      • valentina

        January 16, 2015 at 2:12 pm

        Deb, I can't wait to see what you're baking with them! I'm intrigued. 🙂 And yes, get some to snack on, too.

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    2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      January 14, 2015 at 6:00 am

      I agree. These are the BEST! I bought some in Vons yesterday, because the guy on the loudspeaker was talking about them!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 16, 2015 at 2:11 pm

        Love that guy on the loud speaker! 😉 (Costco has bags of at least 1 doz for about $6!)

        Reply
    3. David

      January 19, 2015 at 8:56 am

      I was so excited to find Cara Cara oranges at my Safeway the other day! They are truly amazing! If I hadn't see this post prior to my shopping, I might have passed them by...

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 20, 2015 at 10:21 pm

        So happy they're popping up everywhere. Enjoy! 🙂

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