Royal Mandarin

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Royal Mandarin is actually a tangor, which is a variety of mandarin orange that is a cross between a tangerine and an orange. It is one of the larger mandarins and is more rounded in shape. The tangor is reddish-orange in color with a slightly rough skin that is easy to peel. Its flesh is juicy and has a sweet flavor with a slight spiciness to it. The tangor contains few seeds. It is available January through March. The tangor, or Royal Mandarin is also referred to as Temple Orange.

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Recipes

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Filled with refreshing orange flavor, this creamy smooth dessert creation with a buttery crumb crust will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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Total preparation time of 20-30 minutes does not include chilling the mold for several hours or overnight.

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A salad that tastes as good as it looks. Festive enough for entertaining, simple enough for casual family dining.

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