C is for Chinese Oranges

Definition of CHINESE ORANGE

1

: a kumquat (Fortunella japonica) having globular fruit

2

: a vivid yellowish pink to strong reddish orange that is very slightly redder than capucine red —called also Japanese yellow

Yay! And finally after a long long wait ours just turned into these warm amber beauties. I got the plant many many months back and have been waiting patiently ever since for it to bear fruit.

And now for a little thinking...write to me if you have some wonderful recipes. 

Mmm...will they be a part of a marmalade or simply candied? Or how about soaking them in rum? :)

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