Just the individual slices are nice and tangy while the cut fruit with the peel is a little sweeter. I decided to make them both ways to see if there was a difference in flavor. Peel the fruit and use the individual slices or you can cut the fruit into slices. You can make these in two different ways. That time was cut in half with the sliced fruit. It takes about 8 hours for them to dry out when they are the wedges. We make all of our dried fruit in our dehydrator, but you can also make these in the oven if you have one that can go below 200. To make this yummy snack you will need some ripened Cuties. Or just gather with your neighborhood kids like we do to enjoy each other’s company while soaking up the sunshine. We like to do the lunch program at our local Y because they help to feed kids that rely on the school to feed them. Take some time to volunteer while you’re there to help out. Send a few boxes to your local food bank so a family has some fresh citrus. Send a box of Cuties to your child’s class for a sweet healthy treat. You can make a difference in your community by showing kindness and giving back. They want to inspire random acts of kindness and brighten someone’s day. They never last long in my house for sure.Ĭuties are celebrating their return from the California groves with 100 Days of Sunshine. Cuties are easy to peel and seedless so they are the perfect snack for busy kiddos. Bringing a bag of Cuties out into the yard for everyone to share.

This means spending time outside with the neighboorhood and letting the kids play together. The flowers have started making an appearance in our yard and when Cuties start hitting the shelves of the grocery store I know that Spring and Summer are just around the corner.

With a bit of chocolate, this tangy treat becomes a delicious dessert. These mandarin oranges are dried so that we can take them anywhere. We are gearing up for a warm weather road trip to the happiest place on Earth, so I thought I would make some snacks to bring in the car. With the warm weather comes outdoor fun in the sun and playing with friends. I’m so ready for the warmer weather to return. These Cuties are dried and dipped in chocolate for a refreshing snack great for road trips and summer smiles.

Summer cuties mandarins