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My neighbors and I often get together to order wholesale products.

Recently we bought organic oranges direct from the producer.

It's much cheaper and the fruits are delicious!

Yes, but here it is, the oranges arrive in boxes of 20 kg.

And when it happens to you that many oranges, the question is: what am I going to do with it all?

The first thing to do is wash the ones you are going to use right away. To do this, fill your sink with lukewarm water and add a splash of white vinegar.

Let the oranges soak for a few minutes then rinse. Wash only the ones you will need in the next few days.

The rest of the oranges will keep easily in the carton and in a cool place.

here is 24 amazing uses for oranges and their skins so you never throw an orange in the trash again. Look :

1. Low-calorie snack

Orange is a healthy, low-calorie snack. In addition, it gives a real boost. An orange is only 45 to 90 calories depending on its size.

2. To season your dishes

If you are not using all of an orange for a recipe, freeze the rest in quarters or as a zest. Simply place the washed orange half in the freezer. Once the orange is frozen, you can grate the zest more easily. Then put it on your salads, ice creams, soups, cereals, smoothies, noodles, rice, sushi, fish… the list is endless. You will see, your dishes will have a little different taste. (It also works with lemon and lime.)

3. As a body scrub

Make an orange salt scrub with a little zest. For this, put 200 g of Epsom salt, 200 g of sea salt, 3 tablespoons of orange zest and 150 ml of olive (or coconut) oil. Mix everything and stir well, then place everything in a glass jar to keep. You can even add a few drops of food coloring to give the product a nice color.

Rub your whole body with this wonderfully smelling, revitalizing mixture, then rinse. Your skin will be free of all impurities, very soft and in addition, it will smell good.

4. As a herbal tea

Traditionally, orange peel is used in herbal tea to relieve stomach cramps or to stimulate appetite. Infuse it in hot water for a few minutes.

5. To make ice cubes with zest

Grate the zest of several oranges and divide it in an ice cube tray. Cover with water and freeze. Then just add a few ice cubes in a carafe of water to have a drink with natural flavors.

6. In old-fashioned marmalade

I love the orange marmalade. In addition, it is quite easy to do and it makes very nice gifts in a stocked basket. For this, you need 2 kg of oranges, 2 lemons, 1 kg of sugar and a large pot and a vegetable mill.

Wash the oranges well to remove the wax on the skin. Then fill a pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Fully immerse the oranges in it and bring to the boil for 25 minutes so that they soften, then drain. Take a vegetable mill and place it on top of a large salad bowl. Cut the oranges in half and squeeze them over the mill. Then cut them into slices while they are still warm and remove the seeds. Pass the fruit through the mill: you will recover a fairly thick yellow purée. Pour it into the pot and heat gently, stirring constantly. Gradually add the sugar. Remove the white skins and seeds that rise to the surface. Once the texture is good, put in a pot and let cool.

There are many variations: adding spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla), whiskey or rum. You can also vary the citrus fruits by putting a few clementines or grapefruits instead of some oranges.

7. To make powdered orange zest

To obtain powdered orange zest, you must first grate the zest and then put it on a baking sheet. Put it in the oven for 4 hours at 170 ° C. Take him out when he starts to curl up. Then, pass everything in a small herbal mill to reduce it to powder. Store the powder in a glass jar in the fridge. It will keep for at least 1 year.

You can sprinkle all your cakes or hot dishes with orange powder to give them a daring taste.

8. In vinegar flavored with orange

White vinegar is super effective, but it doesn't smell very good. To avoid this smell, it is enough to perfume it. To do this, macerate orange peels in it for several days. Find out how here. Now I can clean everything with orange scented vinegar. It's totally natural and it doesn't spoil anything!

9. To deodorize the garbage disposal

If you have a garbage disposal, you may want to eliminate some bad odors. To do this, store pickled orange peels in a glass jar on the counter. And throw some away when you activate it. By grinding them, the propeller will release a sweet natural scent.

10. To make the orange curd

We know the lemon curd, but we don't always think of making an orange curd. If you have a few eggs, you can easily make them. It is really excellent on a cake, a sherbet or for making a pie. Check out the recipe here.

11. By cleaning the sink

Did you know that most surfaces can be cleaned with an orange? Cut an orange in half and lightly dip it in salt. Rub the inside of your sink with the salt orange, then rinse thoroughly. You can even recycle this orange with tip # 9, so no mess!

12. To perfume the house

The scent of orange is pleasant. And coupled with the cloves, this is a really great mix. Use a toothpick to poke holes in an orange. Fill the holes with whole cloves. Then cook it over low heat for an hour or until it hardens. Once cool, decorate it and hang a ribbon to hang it up. Ideal to perfume your room, the bathroom or even the toilet.

13. In face mask

Mix equal parts of the dried orange zest (tip 7) in water (or milk) until you obtain a paste. Then apply it to your face or body. Check out the trick here.

14. To prevent brown sugar from hardening

Oranges prevent brown sugar from hardening. Place a 2-inch-wide piece of orange peel in the airtight packet of sugar. No more sugar which becomes an unbreakable block: the skin creates moisture which softens the sugar.

15. As a fire starter

To light a campfire or barbecue easily, place dried orange peels with kindling. Place larger pieces of wood on top.

16. In flavored oil

Flavor your oils with orange. Ideal for salads or marinades. Put zest, Provence herbs and cranberries in a glass bottle and fill it with extra virgin olive oil. Close the bottle and place it in a dark place. Remember to gently shake the bottle every day. After several weeks, the orange peels and herbs will give the oil a wonderful flavor. Remove the herbs, decorate the bottle and give it away!

17. In flavored sugar

Prepare orange-flavored sugar. To do this, put orange peels in your sugar jar. Let it soak up the taste of orange for a few weeks, then use it. It also works with other citrus fruits like lemon or clementine.

18. Citrus powder

Grate the zest of the oranges or prepare slices of the peel, taking care to remove the skin. Then let them dry, about three or four days for the peel, less for the zest. You can then reduce them to powder with a spice grinder or a small blender. Store your powder in a glass jar. This recipe works with all citrus fruits.

19. As a cat repellent

Keep cats away from your garden or houseplants. Since they hate the smell of orange, you can put dry rinds in your flower pots. It also works with lemon.

20. For the compost

Contrary to popular belief, citrus fruits can be composted. Just make sure you don't put too much of it in the compost bin, it will acidify the mixture too much.

21. By deodorizing the trash

To avoid bad odors in the trash, place an orange peel at the bottom of the bin before putting the bag in. Not only will it perfume it, but it will also deter insects from circling around.

22. In candied oranges

I don't know about you, but I love candied oranges! I make a large portion of it every year, because it keeps really well. In addition, you can even coat them with chocolate. If you are looking for a recipe that is rather easy to make, here is one.

23. In honey with orange

Against a sore throat, in particular, infuse orange peels in honey with a little water. Let the flavors diffuse for a few weeks. You can speed up the process by heating slowly without bringing to a boil. Remove the peels and store them in a clean jar. Drink as soon as you feel the need to.

24. In orange oil extract

Why not try making your own orange oil extract?

Be careful, it can be a bit difficult! Orange oil is flammable and very corrosive. First, dry and crush the orange peels, then place them in a glass jar and cover them with alcohol (like vodka). Heat the mixture to obtain oil. Shake vigorously for a few minutes and repeat this every other day. After two weeks, filter the mixture with a coffee filter, keeping the alcohol that you will place in a shallow dish (gratin dish). Cover with a canvas or cloth and allow the alcohol to evaporate. Only the orange oil will remain.

You can use it to clean everything. 5 ml mixed with a liter of water is sufficient for an effective product. Always do a test before applying it to your furniture.

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