lcrop1 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 Some time ago, I saw some conversation about sour oranges to make orange marmalade and I couldn't find anything in the sarch function. I have 2 trees that I'm going to cut down and replace with a sweet orange. So does anybody want the sour one for cooking?
cedros Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 You can't give them away usually. I have a tree of the same and no one wants them. They grow the sour orange trees on public streets. They look good as no one will steal the fruit.
More Liana Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 Maybe ask in La Cocina?<looks around> This IS La Cocina! LOL! I would take some, but getting them to Mexico City could be problematic. Sorry. I loved that they grew on the sidewalk outside my house in Guadalajara.
kbiohio Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 My parents have the trees also. One neighbor said they were great for marinading chicken or fish for the grill. She also said they make a nice margarita. My husbands' Mexican friends wanted some for agua fresca (making fresh squeezed 'orange juice'). There are a few ideas for you
rufus Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 If they are good trees, explore having them grafted. You can put all sort of citrus on the Seville orange stock. Removing and replacing the trees will cost you a lot more time and money. Talk to the people at the garden center about it. Good luck.
camillenparadise Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 I would take them in a heartbeat, but unfortunately I'm not there at the moment! I'll have to be content with tangerine marmalade.
cedros Posted December 29, 2012 Report Posted December 29, 2012 My parents have the trees also. One neighbor said they were great for marinading chicken or fish for the grill. She also said they make a nice margarita. My husbands' Mexican friends wanted some for agua fresca (making fresh squeezed 'orange juice'). There are a few ideas for you You can't use them for orange juice without using a lot of sugar.
kindred Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 This is the second year I got Seville small bitter oranges from Ken Gosh's tree -- it is small but very prolific. This tree may not be like the ones on the street -- not really sure -- but not too many seeds and this year I made my naranja mermelada with natural honey instead of sugar -- it is fantastic. The color turned a little darker as it had to cook longer in order to get the right consistency.
Ginger Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 <looks around> This IS La Cocina! LOL! I would take some, but getting them to Mexico City could be problematic. Sorry. I loved that they grew on the sidewalk outside my house in Guadalajara. The post originated in the Ajijic/Guadalajara forum when I posted that. The mods moved it.
artsnob Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 Iam glad your marmelada turned out great with honey Dancing Queen ;my house sitter said the tree has more ripe ones again I will be home from Mex City on Jan 5th if you want some more...K
kindred Posted December 31, 2012 Report Posted December 31, 2012 That could be arranged and, por supuesto, I have a couple of jars for you -- just like last year... A friend tried it on a pork tenderloin and said it was amazing...
thevalerieleigh Posted January 1, 2013 Report Posted January 1, 2013 I'd love some....They make a great martini. I can't find blood oranges down here so a bitter orange would work great. Valerie
kindred Posted January 1, 2013 Report Posted January 1, 2013 Valerie -- They are making amazing tangerine or blood orange martinis at Number 4 now -- 70 pesos.
thevalerieleigh Posted January 2, 2013 Report Posted January 2, 2013 I'm sure they're divine but I can't afford it, LOL! Wonder where they're finding the Blood Oranges.... Valerie
camillenparadise Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Just for an experiment, I just finished a kumquat martini.......YOW! I got a tree last summer from the excellent vivero in SJC and it's covered with fruit.
kindred Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 You go, girlfriend Camille....I know you luv that vivero and now you have the great martini as a payoff. Miss ya, gal... Prospero Ano Nuevo to u, pea and the Pepster. Valerie: 70 pesos for a flavored martini -- not a bad price. She gets the fruit from her tree at Number 4 -- I think they are actually tangerines and worth the 70 pesos....IMHO
thevalerieleigh Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Dancing Queen, I am sure they're worth every peso! Considering I'd want 2-3, I'd best steer clear, LOL! Thanks for the info, though. Valerie
Canamex Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Blood oranges - I have never in many years here seen one, though this is a good climate for them (they develop the red colour with cool nights). Anyone know where to buy a tree? Blood tangerines are a rarity, I've only read about them.
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