Citrus Crate

Finger limes are a new and unique citrus variety that continues to spark creativity in the kitchen. The finger lime’s inedible exterior resembles a pickling cucumber or cocktail avocado in shape and size. Its skin is thin, ranging in color from purplish or greenish-black to light green or rusty red.

When finger limes are sliced in half, the lime juice caviar is revealed. Apply gentle pressure, and the caviar will ooze out of the fruit like a lava flow.

Serve finger limes over salads, seafood, and any dish that is looking for a fresh pop of citrus with a creative presentation.

Choose slightly firm fruit with no scarring or bruises. Refrigerate for up to one week in a plastic bag.

The following prohibit the shipment of any citrus into their

Although “tangy” is not a quality typically preferred in an orange. Seville oranges are extremely juicy and segment very neatly, containing very few seeds.

Seville oranges are ideal for marmalade because of their wonderfully strong orange taste and the fact that they are so easy to prepare. After preparing the recipe and refrigerating, this orange, which began as sour and bitter, is transformed into a delightfully sweet and tart marmalade, unmatched in flavor. Another benefit is the tangy juice of Seville oranges, which gives any savory or sweet dish a tart, clean and crisp taste.

Kumquats are a unique member of the citrus family. They are small, egg-shaped, and can be eaten whole. Known as the inside-out orange, kumquats are sweet on the outside and tart on the inside.

Despite its small demeanor, kumquats are filled with a burst of sweet-tart citrus flavor. The paper-thin skin is where the majority of the sugar lies and has virtually no bitter pith; however, the flesh is mouth-puckeringly sour.

To no surprise, kumquats are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber and have more fiber in a serving (about 8 Kumquats) than most other fresh fruits. Because the entire fruit is edible, it can be candied or eaten whole. If candied, kumquats are perfect in fruitcakes and holiday truffles.

Also use in dressings, frostings or preserves, or mix into stuffing, cakes and muffins.

Look for fruit that is shiny with good color. Avoid those with blemishes or soft spots. Store in a cool location up to seven days, or refrigerate unwashed, wrapped in plastic

Organic Pink Grapefruit is preferred for reasons of taste, health and the environment. Enjoy fresh grapefruit sprinkled with a little sugar, grilled with poultry or fish, mixed in salads, or used as a garnish.

Melissa’s Organic Pink Grapefruits are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose firm, shiny skinned fruit heavy for its size. Keep at room temperature for one week or refrigerate for up to one month. Organic produce should not be stacked with non-organic produce.

Served halved with a serrated spoon, Melissa’s Organic Pink Grapefruit makes a wonderfully tart snack or tangy addition to breakfast. Not only very flavorful, Organic Grapefruit is a great treasure organically grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides.

Melissa’s Organic label reads: 
“Melissa’s Certified Organic Produce is free of artificial or synthetic fertilizers and full of unforgettable, great tasting flavor. Our farmers use traditional earth-friendly farming methods inspected by a nationally recognized agency to verify organic authenticity. Melissa’s Organic Produce, a choice made closer to nature.”

The following prohibit the shipment of any citrus into their state: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Hawaii.  If you would like to order this gift for shipment to an address in AZ, FL, GA, LA, TX, or HI, we will substitute the citrus for another seasonal fruit variety.