Dried Tangerines and Christmas Traditions

For many people, one of the most important aspects of Christmas is honoring long-time traditions. Some of those traditions are created by family members while others are cultural traditions. Food is a key part of many Christmas traditions.

Traditional Recipes

Fruitcake is a part of Christmas in many families and in different cultures. Preparation methods and recipe ingredients vary. Some recipes have been adapted to be more appealing to new generations. One significant change has been the transition from candied fruit to the use of dried fruit. Dried tangerines, dried pineapple, dried apricot, raisins and dates are now popular fruitcake ingredients. A variety of nuts are also included in these delicious cakes.

Fruit compote is a traditional Christmas beverage. In addition to wonderfully aromatic spices such a cinnamon, clove, and ginger, this delicious drink includes dried fruits such as apricots, apples, and dried tangerines. You can use whatever fruits and spices you associate with the holidays.

Christmas Cookies

Many people have memories of special cookies grandma or mom used to bake during the Christmas season. You can start a new tradition with a cookie recipe that becomes your signature holiday cookie. Mandarin Orange Snowballs would be an ideal holiday cookie to make for family and friends. You can use dried tangerine slices and cashews to make these delectable cookies.

New Traditions

Every tradition started as an idea. You can start new traditions using traditional items such as fruit in new ways. Dried mandarin peel can be candied and attractively packaged to be given as gifts. It can also be used as edible decor on a holiday table.

You can start a new tradition by adding to the dessert choices or replacing a dessert item with a tangerine cake. You start a second tradition by using the tangerine peel as part of the table decor or make it candied peel and use it to decorate the top of the cake.

Holiday Decor

There is a myriad of DIY Christmas decor ideas that use dried fruit. Dried tangerine slices can be used to make a beautiful wreath for the front door. A single slice can be used to embellish the wrapping of a Christmas gift. Dried fruit slices make an attractive and unique garland for the Christmas tree.