Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-4 weeks
Counter or Fridge
- Store at room temp for 1-2 weeks, or fridge for 3-4 weeks
- Use mesh bag or basket for airflow never use sealed plastic bags
- Keep away from ethylene producers if at room temp
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 2-3 days
Cut Oranges
- Wrap cut side tightly in plastic wrap
- Refrigerate immediately
- Use quickly—exposed flesh dries out
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen Segments
- Peel and separate into segments
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags once frozen
- Best for smoothies or eating frozen
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 1-2 years
Marmalade
- Slice oranges thinly with peel
- Cook with sugar until thickened
- Pack into sterilized jars
- Process using water bath canning
Long-term preservation
- Freeze drying Slice thinly, or pour juice in a thin layer in trays to freeze-dry. Learn about freeze drying
Fun Facts
- The thick rind of oranges protects the flesh and helps them last longer than many other citrus.
- Navel oranges are seedless; Valencia oranges have seeds and are often used for juice.