4 Unique Ways to Enjoy Honeybell Tangelos

Honeybell Tangelos are a very special citrus fruit. Honeybells are a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine. They have a very unique sweet taste and are known for having large amounts of deliciously sweet juice. Honeybells have a limited growing season and are only harvested for a very short time each year. Because they are only around for a short time you should enjoy Honeybells as often as possible when they are in season. Here are some unique ways to enjoy Honeybells this season besides just eating them:

Make Honeybell marmalade – The sweet juice from Honeybells combined with some Honeybell zest and pieces of candied Honeybell peel make for a super sweet and delicious marmalade that can be used in cooking or as a spread for desserts and breads. Marmalade is easy to make, even if you have never made fresh fruit preserves before you can make your own marmalade without too much difficulty. Best of all marmalade freezes beautifully so you can enjoy that sweet unique Honeybell taste all year round.

Use Honeybell juice in baking – You can replace the water in your favorite baked good recipes with sweet Honeybell juice to add a unique flavor to your cookies, pies, breads and other baked goods. When you use Honeybell juice instead of water you will be adding a lot of vitamins and minerals to whatever you are baking which will make the finished product healthier as well as tastier. Honeybell juice does not freeze well so it is important to use up all that delicious Honeybell use while you can.

Prepare some savory sauces – Honeybell juice also makes a great addition to sauces and marinades for savory meat dishes. Poultry and fish dishes will take on a whole new flavor when you use some Honeybell zest and fresh Honeybell juice to season them along with spices and herbs. Your family and friends will love new savory main dishes prepared with a burst of Honeybell flavor.

Make great smoothies – Substitute Honeybell juice for water in fruit smoothies and you will notice a big difference in the taste. The sweet Honeybell juice will really bring out the flavor of the fruit and it will make the smoothie even more nutritious. Your family will love the fresh citrus taste of the Honeybell juice combined with the rich taste of the other fruit and the smooth taste of the yogurt.

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