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Seasons/Availability
Murcott tangerines are available from mid-winter until early spring.
Current Facts
Murcott tangerines are a late maturing tangerine that are sometimes mislabeled as "honey" tangerines and "Smith" tangerines; they should not be confused with the "honey" variety and Smith is a secondary name referencing its breeder. The Murcott tangerine is the hybrid result from a citrus breeding program within The United States Department of Agriculture. The documentation of its exact parentage is limited.
Description/Taste
The Murcott tangerine can be distinguished from other varieties by its pebbled peel that clings to its segmented flesh. It is not easy to peel and can bear small seeds in numerous amounts. Its golden orange skin is thin and fragrant and its flesh is bright orange, juicy and sweet. Because its flesh is laden with seeds, it is preferred as a juicing tangerine.
Applications
Murcott tangerines are used primarily for their juice because of their high seed content. Freeze juice into sorbets and granitas, blend with other citrus juices, or use in jams, curds and tarts. Add segments to salads and pair with duck, fennel, avocado, onion and olives. Use fresh chiles and herbs, goat cheeses, honey, ginger, young olive oils and dried spices such as cinnamon, oregano and saffron. Murcott tangerines will keep at room temperature but should be refrigerated for longer storage.
Geography/History
The Murcott tangerine's origins began in the early 1900's at a breeding nursery in Florida. Murcott tangerine trees were created from budwood by Charles Murcott Smith. Commercial production of the Murcott tangerine would occur on a large scale in the 1940's and continues to grow as an important tangerine variety in citrus growing regions of Florida and California. Murcott tangerine trees are cold hardy though not frost resistant. When trees bear heavy crops in one season, they often do not bear fruit the following year.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-685-8242 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Fresco Pizza & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-538-3333 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800-843-4661 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Starlite | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | (619)-237-9700 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
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Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States About 59 days ago, 4/21/13 Spotter's comments : Sweet tree farms has murcott tangerines. They are certified organic. Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 74 days ago, 4/06/13 |
