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The Instacart guide to Cara Cara oranges


About Cara Cara oranges

The Cara Cara orange is one of the newest popular members of the orange family. This variety is a cross between the Washington Navel orange and the Brazilian Bahia Navel Orange. On the outside, the Cara Cara orange looks like many other navel oranges. But once you cut into it, you'll see why it's grown so popular.

Cara Cara oranges have bright red and pink flesh that offers a unique sweet citrus taste. The color of the Cara Cara orange's flesh is similar to a grapefruit's, but Cara Cara oranges don't have the sourness of grapefruits. This hybrid orange is also known as the red-fleshed navel orange. The Cara Cara orange is seedless.

It has a sweet citrus flavor with notes of cranberry and blackberry. The Cara Cara orange has a lot of juice, making it great for creating delicious fruit juice.

How to pick out Cara Cara oranges

The peak season for Cara Cara oranges is around December to April. Most of the Cara Cara oranges grown in the United States are grown in California, so the closer you are to that state, the more likely you'll be able to find fresher Cara Cara oranges. However, there may be a store in your area that prides itself on fresh fruits and vegetables. Check that place out first if you want the best Cara Cara orange. 

You can find fresh Cara Cara oranges and other groceries at some of your favorite stores without stepping foot inside them. Download the Instacart app or visit our website today to shop at some of your favorite stores from the comfort of your home! Here's how it works: you fill your virtual cart with the groceries and supplies with want, choose to pick it up at the store or have it delivered, and wait for Instacart shoppers to get the job done. If you're low on time but need to get some shopping done, Instacart can take care of your needs in as little as 2 hours!

You can tell that a Cara Cara orange is ready to eat by touching it. Take the orange and hold it in your palm. Gently squeeze it. It should be firm and heavy for its size. In addition, the peel should be shiny with minimal blemishes. Remember, you can leave shopping notes for your Instacart shopper to help them select the best produce!

How to prepare and cook with Cara Cara oranges

Preparing a Cara Cara orange is just like preparing other oranges. All you have to do is take the peel off to enjoy them. Another option is to cut the entire fruit in half and either scoop out the flesh or use the peel as a handle to juice the orange.

If you're creating a simple fruity dessert with the Cara Cara orange, you may not have to add any extra sugar, as it's already so sweet. The Cara Cara orange is also an excellent option for creating drinks, as it is quite juicy. You can also add slices of Cara Cara orange to fruity and leafy salads to boost bright flavor.

Play around with contrasting flavors for unique sides, such as a green salad with Cara Cara orange, red onion, and avocado. You can also use the Cara Cara orange to create delicious marinades and sauces that you can pour onto meat and fish.

Cara Cara Oranges Near Me

Buy your favorite Cara Cara Oranges online with Instacart. Order Cara Cara Oranges from local and national retailers near you and enjoy on-demand, contactless delivery or pickup within 2 hours.

FAQs about Cara Cara oranges

Cara Cara oranges are amazing sources of vitamin C and are good sources of vitamin A, potassium, antioxidants, and minerals. Below are the basic nutrition facts for a medium Cara Cara orange, about 154 grams. The percentages are your daily recommended value for a 2,000-calorie diet.
  • Calories: 80
  • Total fat: 0
  • Sodium: 0
  • Potassium: 260 milligrams
  • Total carbohydrates: 21 grams
  • Dietary fiber: 7 grams, 28%
  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Vitamin A: 31%
  • Vitamin C: 226%
  • Calcium: 2%

You'll want to keep your Cara Cara oranges in a cool place to help them last longer. On the counter, Cara Cara oranges will last less than a week. In the refrigerator, you can generally get up to two weeks of freshness. If you want to keep your oranges long-term, you can freeze them. Just peel them, take them apart a bit, and put them in the freezer in a container with simple syrup to maintain their flavor.

If your Cara Cara oranges start showing signs of soft spots, discoloration, and blemishes, they are probably on their way out. A good Cara Cara orange will be firm — the softer they are, the more broken down they're becoming. When in doubt, trust your nose. If it smells off, it probably is.