CLEMENTINES

Grown in Spain, Morocco and South Africa, Clementines are a sweet seedless fruit similar to tangerines. This thin skinned citrus is easy to peel, and can be used in recipes wherever other citrus fruits are used, for zest and sweetening. This fiber filled fruit is nutritionally rich with vitamins A and C, and is a tasty 35 calorie snack. Naturally sweet, kids love them.

Spanish Clementines are available from mid-October through February. They reach their peak of flavor from November through January. Colorful enough to grace a Thanksgiving fruit bowl, they make great Christmas gifts, packed in little crates.