Blood OrangeAdd a Twist with Blood Orange Puree The blood orange is a great way to put a new twist on recipes requiring citrus. As a substitute for traditional orange puree, it adds a unique kick with flavor notes of cranberry or raspberry, or, as some say, almost a fruit punch flavoring. Blood orange can also be used to substitute for lime puree or lemon in recipes, too. When pureed, its deep, beautiful red orange color creates visual interest. As a main flavor,