CLEMENTINA SEASON

CLEMENTINA SEASON

No question of talking about Corsican jam without talking about Corsican Clementine! Unique clementine in France, Corsican clementine is a slightly sweet and tangy citrus fruit. The story of Clementine Everyone knows this fruit and loves it for its juicy and fresh taste, but do you know its story? It was in 1900 in Oran that we discovered this new fruit, small and orange, thanks to brother Clément, who cultivated mandarins and discovered clementine, more colorful and tasty than mandarins! This fruit will inherit its name in honor of its creator. It was in 1925 that the first Clementine was planted in Corsica in the eastern plain, but it was not until the 1970s that clementine filled the market stalls on the island but also throughout France. Clementine IGP from Corsica In 2007, Clementine obtained the IGP: Protected Geographical Indication sign of origin and quality, which gives it its distinction from other clementines. The IGP sign is based on strict specifications which distinguish the excellence of a product in which all the stages of production come from its native land. You will understand, the clementine owes its fame to the conditions in which it is cultivated and especially the place where it comes from: the Mediterranean and especially Corsica for its benevolent climate. A season dedicated to Clementine Clementine, like any fruit, has its own season: autumn! As soon as the temperatures drop again at the onset of October, the harvest can begin in the orchards. We can therefore consume it from this period but it is from November and until January that we taste the best! The tasting Its juicy flesh and sweet taste make it a perfect snack and dessert to simply enjoy; but Corsican clementine is available in many sweet and savory recipes! This citrus fruit is a great ally in the kitchen But we think the best way to enjoy Corsican clementine is to eat our Clementine jam! Would you like more information on Corsican clementine? Here -> https://www.clementinedecorse.fr