Clementines
The tiny fruits with a big holiday flavor
Why is the orange such a popular Christmas fruit? Perhaps it's the warm, golden color. Or maybe it's the irresistibly sweet taste that everyone can enjoy. Whatever the reason may be, it's clear that one of the best varieties of orange for the holidays is the clementine.
These small, seedless, easily peeled fruits are part of the mandarin variety, and are most popular with kids. They're like a healthy candy; stuff them into stockings or serve them before Christmas dinner as a treat you won't feel guilty about giving the little ones.
While oranges have been a part of holiday celebrations for centuries, the little clementine has actually only resided in the United States for the last twenty five years. Before it had enjoyed a place in the Spanish, Moroccan, and Chinese diets. Now, every winter we can look forward to a fresh yield of clementines in the market.
Because clementines were meant to be shared, you can pick up a crate of them from our produce department. They're ideal for adding a little more cheer to the air.
Why is the orange such a popular Christmas fruit? Perhaps it's the warm, golden color. Or maybe it's the irresistibly sweet taste that everyone can enjoy. Whatever the reason may be, it's clear that one of the best varieties of orange for the holidays is the clementine.
These small, seedless, easily peeled fruits are part of the mandarin variety, and are most popular with kids. They're like a healthy candy; stuff them into stockings or serve them before Christmas dinner as a treat you won't feel guilty about giving the little ones.
While oranges have been a part of holiday celebrations for centuries, the little clementine has actually only resided in the United States for the last twenty five years. Before it had enjoyed a place in the Spanish, Moroccan, and Chinese diets. Now, every winter we can look forward to a fresh yield of clementines in the market.
Because clementines were meant to be shared, you can pick up a crate of them from our produce department. They're ideal for adding a little more cheer to the air.