A calamondin inspires with Mediterranean charm and uncomplicated care. The hybrid of tangerine and kumquat bears numerous fruits in a bright, golden orange. Although Citrus mitis are not true oranges, these fruits are still edible. You can find tips and recipes for tart fruit enjoyment here.

The calamondin tastes a bit sour

Calamondin orange smells sweeter than it tastes

When its flowers exude their sweet scent on the balcony and windowsill, your calamondin is deceiving the actual taste of its fruit. Shape and color are reminiscent of tangerines or small oranges; in fact, the calamondin oranges come with a sour taste.

Fresh consumption with reservation

If you have a soft spot for invigorating fruit enjoyment according to the motto 'sour makes fun', the calamondin orange is perfect for fresh consumption. Please wait until the fruit almost falls off by itself. Since the peel is not suitable for consumption, it should be removed beforehand.

Delicious calamondin jam - recipe suggestion

To process your calamondin harvest into a sour-fruity jam, the following recipe suggestion should serve as inspiration:

  • Peel and puree 1 kg of fruit
  • Add 500 g preserving sugar 2:1 and stir
  • Boil in a cauldron
  • Continue to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring

Pour the hot mixture into clean screw-top jars that stand on a damp surface. Tightly closed, turn each jar upside down and let cool.

tips

If your calamondin does not provide enough fruit for 1 kg of basic mass, simply compensate for the missing amount with a real orange.

Fruity aroma in drinks - How to do it with and without tipsy

With the fruits and flowers of a Citrus mitis you can flavor tea wonderfully. However, the flowers should only be used for this purpose if the tree is carrying a large number of them. Dry the peel in the air or on a radiator and cut into small pieces. Then add the dried material to your favorite tea blend and brew everything with boiling water. Leave for 10 minutes and enjoy.

Cut the peeled mini oranges into wedges, hold an excellent ingredient in your hands for a refreshing fruit punch or a rum topf. Combined with other exotic fruits such as mango, kiwi or pineapple, you can conjure up delicious drinks with or without alcohol that will delight your family and guests.

Anyone who is familiar with the sophisticated production of liqueur swears by calamondin fruits as an ingredient because they give the spirited drink a special touch.

tips

The simple care of a calamondin results, among other things, from an unproblematic hibernation. Unlike lemons and true oranges, a Citrus mitis can spend the winter indoors. The decorative citrus plant can cope with room temperatures, less light and dry heating air without complaining, provided that the care program is modified accordingly.

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Indoor plants