Creative Sauces Using Oranges

Most people reach for citrus when baking desserts, but navel oranges are just as at home in savory cooking. A bright orange sauce can transform everyday ingredients into something that feels restaurant-worthy, and it’s one of the easiest ways to impress guests without a lot of extra effort or expense.

Here are three sauces worth adding to your rotation, all built around fresh oranges.

Pasta with Orange Wine Sauce

Pasta is one of the most budget-friendly meals you can make, but this sauce gives it a serious upgrade. Linguine works especially well here, though any pasta you have on hand will do.

To make the sauce, combine a good-quality white wine with several cups of fresh-squeezed orange juice from Hale Grove Navel Oranges or Valencia oranges. For extra sweetness and depth, swap in Honeybell juice when they’re in season. Stir in cream, garlic, onion, pepper, and a pinch of salt, then let everything simmer until it reduces to your preferred consistency.

Orange Ginger Sauce for Duck

Duck is a classic holiday centerpiece, and this sauce gives it a citrusy twist your guests won’t forget. Combine olive oil, chicken stock, fresh-squeezed navel orange juice, freshly grated ginger, orange marmalade, grated orange peel, and chopped parsley. Let the sauce reduce, then pour some over the duck breasts while they cook. Add a final spoonful after plating for a glossy finish.

Quick Citrus Dessert Sauce

This one comes together in minutes with ingredients you likely already have. Combine chopped segments of navel oranges, tangerines, or your favorite citrus with sour cream, softened cream cheese, and sugar. Mix until smooth. Spoon it over ice cream, sorbet, cupcakes, or dessert bread. It also freezes well, so you can make a batch ahead of a gathering and pull it out when you need it.

Fresh Florida navel oranges are the backbone of all three of these sauces. Shop Hale Groves citrus to get the best fruit delivered right to your door.

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