Blood oranges are a rather gruesome name for a wonderfully sweet and beautifully colored citrus fruit. They tend to be a bit smaller than other types, with a thick, pitted skin that may or may not have a reddish blush, but they look like regular oranges from the outside. The inside flesh is brilliantly dark pink, maroon, or even dark blood red. The fruit can be eaten as is, juiced, or used in cocktails, salads, or other dishes.
Along with their lovely red color, blood oranges tend to have a noticeable and delicious raspberry edge to their flavour.