You probably recognize bergamot as an ingredient in colognes and Earl Grey tea. But over the last couple of years or so Bergamot Oranges have been making their way into restaurants (and at least a few home kitchens) across the U.S., thanks to some California growers who now produce this fragrant little citrus that was traditionally grown only in southern Italy.
Bergamots are slightly pear shaped, with many seeds, and an intensely bitter and acidic taste, so they aren't a good choice for eating out of hand as a snack. Instead, they are most often used for zesting, although today's chefs are finding more creative ways to use this distinctively aromatic fruit, incorporating it into everything from ice creams and sorbets to souffles and panforte.
If you can't find Bergamots at your local grocery or fruit market, order them online from Melissa's Farm Fresh Produce.
Read more about Bergamot Oranges and try a few enticing recipes here.
"A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine."
- Florida Citrus Commission
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