Navel, Valencia and blood oranges are the main types of sweet oranges. They are used in both sweet and savoury dishes, but where necessary add a little lemon juice or zest to strengthen their flavour.
Use sweet oranges in savoury salads minced with some of the following: bitter leaves, pomegranate seeds, feta, red onion and olives. Use their freshly squeezed juice in butter sauces or dressings.
Sweet oranges are widely used in sweet dishes - flavoured with caramel, cinnamon or orange flower water - or as a flavouring for chocolate or rhubarb. Finely grated or julienned orange zest adds a touch of bitterness to cakes and desserts.
