Freeze orange slices and enjoy them out of season.
Oranges are a good fruit to freeze when they are fresh and in season. When choosing oranges to freeze, select ones that are sweet and have excellent flavor. Oranges can be frozen for up to six months.
Instructions
Freezing with No Syrup
1. Peel the oranges. Remove the entire outside peel and remove any pith that remains.
2. Pull apart the segments of the orange. Separate all the pieces of the orange.
3. Put the orange segments into a zip lock freezer bag. Seal the bag after releasing all the air.
4. Mark the bag with the current date and place in the freezer. Use the oranges within six months of freezing them.
Freezing with Syrup
5. Select ripe, fresh oranges to freeze. Wash and peel the oranges.
6. Divide the oranges into segments, removing any pith from the fruit.
7. Prepare the syrup. Mix one cup of sugar with four cups of lukewarm water and allow to dissolve. Chill the syrup prior to freezing.
8. Place the oranges slices in a freezer safe container. Allow enough room for the syrup - at least 1/2 inch from the top of the oranges and the lid.
9. Pour the chilled syrup over the top of the oranges until they are entirely covered. Place a piece of parchment paper or water-resistant wrapping material over the top of the oranges to secure them in place. Cover the container and place in the freezer.
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