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7 Ways to Cook with Clementines

Winter is when clementines are at their sweetest and plumpest. Take the opportunity to buy a case and enjoy them as is, or in a few sweet or savoury recipes. Here are seven ways to enjoy this citrus fruit differently.

1. Fennel and Citrus Soup

For the perfect wintry soup, try the winning duo that is fennel and citrus. Add homemade lemon-infused olive oil, and you’ve got a wonderfully fragrant meal with a touch of tang.

2. Spicy Tofu and Clementine Salad

For a sunny meal salad that you can enjoy during both winter and summer, look no further than this recipe. With tofu flavoured with harissa, paprika and garlic powder, as well as clementines and orange bell pepper that add sweetness, you get the best of both worlds.

3. Clementine Pork

Pork and citrus do a good job in this recipe. The meat is seasoned in a sauce consisting of sugar, clementine juice and fish sauce, before going into the slow cooker. Once cooked, serve the pork with rice and green veggies, and enjoy.

4. Salmon Tataki with Lime and Clementine

Use clementine differently in this Japanese tataki. Quickly sear the fish and thinly slice before serving. It gets its tangy flavour thanks to the clementine, lime juice and green apple. We guarantee you’ll go back for a second helping.

5. Date and Clementine Scones

Elevate tea time or your next brunch with this scone recipe made with citrus and dates. The sweetness of these fruits is a perfect contrast with the licorice notes of the fennel seeds for a delicate taste of winter.

6. Clementine Marmalade

The clementine’s rind and flesh, along with sugar and lemon juice, are combined in this seasonal marmalade recipe. With its bold citrus taste, this sweet addition to your breakfast is sure to bring a touch of originality.

7. Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes with Clementines

These small puffed pancakes prepared in a muffin pan promise to be decadent and delicious. Fill them with ricotta cheese, honey and clementine, and they’ll be truly irresistible.

For ideas on how to use leftover citrus, read this article: