Soups, stews, and whole winter vegetables like squash, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are great for keeping warm in the winter, but don't forget the fruit! While summer fruits may be absent, many delicious types are at their peak when the climatic temperature falls. The fruits on this list are the types that are accessible year-round in most supermarkets but are at their peak quality and flavour during the colder months. You might think of citrus as the undisputed ruler among fruits. All citrus fruits, including lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, are now at their zenith. This year for the holidays, why not make an exotic fruit salad to go with the roast?
Persimmon
It tastes nothing like a tomato, yet it looks like one. Most people find that persimmons taste more like apricots but have the skin of apples and that the optimum time to eat them is from October to January. Try them raw, cooked, or blended into a jam or smoothie.
Kumquat
A bowl full of kumquats, Image Source: Dreamstime
Have you never tasted a kumquat before? The weather outside is cold enough that you have permission to try one. It tastes sweet and sour, like an orange, and resembles an oval orange. Even the skin is edible. During the months of December through April, you can find them at their peak.
Grapefruit
Horticulturists believe that the grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a hybrid of a sweet orange and a pomelo originating on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Since then, grapefruits have surpassed the pomelo as the world's favourite citrus fruit in many regions. The amount of pith inside its flesh is typical for citrus fruit and significantly less than that found in different types of fruit. No matter what, you'll enjoy an abundance of citrus fruit the size of a softball at its best from winter through early spring.
Kiwi
Kiwi fruit, Image Source: Pexels
Assuming you want the ones grown in California, you'll have to wait until the winter and early spring before you can get your hands on them. They have tiny black seeds that are tasty and crunch. Instead of peeling them, here's a trick: cut them in half and use a spoon to remove each mouthful. The fuzzy skin can be eaten, albeit the taste isn't the best.
Pomelo
A ripen pomelo, Image Source: auchan.fr
It's like a grapefruit but better (or at least different) in every way. Pomelos are available all year round, although their prime months are December and February. They originated in Southeast Asia but can now be found globally.
Tangerine
Are you feeling dizzy yet? If so, take a deep breath and think of tangerines as a somewhat sweeter, more honey-tasting variant of orange among all these other citrus fruits. They are at their peak quality between November and April.
Clementine
A box of clementines, Image Source: Freepik
These small citrus bites are ideal for a quick on-the-go snack. Simply put, clementines are a hybrid of mandarin oranges and regular oranges. Because of this, it tastes more like a mandarin orange despite having less acid. It's one of the best citrus fruits available in India, and there are many options! The months of November through February are prime clementine months.
