Clementine Oranges Delivery or Pickup

A clementine orange is a type of citrus fruit that's very closely related to a tangerine. Clementines are hybrids of the mandarin and are the second-most popular citrus fruit, right after sweet oranges.

The clementine has an appearance that's quite similar to a tangerine. Compared to the tangerine and navel orange, clementines are smaller in size, more oval in shape, and have a brighter skin color. The skin of a clementine is also generally smoother than that of a tangerine. This soft skin is thin and easier to peel. There is a white pith underneath this skin, but not as much as you would find with a larger orange variety. Inside the fruit, you'll find very few or no seeds.

Clementines most often have a sweeter taste than tangerines and most oranges. They generally hold more vitamin C than tangerines and contain antioxidants and carotenoids.

Clementine oranges are naturally softer than other varieties of oranges, so don't squeeze them too hard as you shop for yours. If the clementine is too hard, it may soften as it ripens on your kitchen counter. But if it's very squishy, the fruit is on its way out, and you should buy a different one.

You'll often find clementine oranges sold in bags. Halos and Cuties are examples of these pre-bagged clementine orange brands. If you're looking for fresh clementines, you should aim to purchase them between November and April.

You can use Instacart to shop for clementine oranges at some of your favorite local stores online. Instacart shoppers can pick out your items for you to save you the time you would otherwise spend perusing the shelves. Just download the Instacart app or visit our website, choose where you want to shop, fill your virtual cart with the items you want, and place your order for pick-up or delivery! When you're running low on time, a trip to the grocery store can set you back in your schedule. Let Instacart take care of the job for you.

Clementines are most often simply peeled and eaten as is. Since they're so sweet and easy to peel, they make for great snack options to give to kids and adults alike. Clementines do not have to be refrigerated, making them perfect for throwing into a lunch bag and enjoying hours later.

However, clementines can also be used in a great spread of recipes. Uncooked clementine slices fare very well in leafy and fruit salads. If you love baked goods, you can add clementines to cakes, cookies, muffins, and more. Throw a whole peeled clementine into your blender with your other smoothie ingredients to add sweetness and vitamin C to your drinks.

Cooking with clementines is a great way to use fruits that have gone too soft to be eaten on the go. This softness helps the fruit's flesh break down easier when it's baking, being turned into a sorbet, or juiced.

If you plan on using the peel, be sure to wash it before doing so. Once it's washed, it can be used as zest, candied and eaten whole, or thrown into a liquid for a while for a citrus infusion. If you're focused on reducing waste, you'll be glad to know there are quite a few things you can do with a clementine orange peel.