Clever Homemaking

Tangelos are currently in season which makes them an excellent frugal choice during your meal planning.

What is a tangelo?

A tangelo is a hybrid tangerine crossed with either a pomelo or a grapefruit.  They taste like a tangerine, but they produce a lot more juice.

In the picture you can see the tangelo’s identifying “nipple”.

How do I select a good tangelo?

Tangelos should have smooth, red-orange skin.  Try to select the tangelos that feel heavy for their size.

How do I eat a tangelo?

Tangelos are best eaten like an orange.  (They are actually easier to peel than oranges.)  You can also use them in salads as a replacement for mandarin oranges.