Honeybell Butter and other Tasty Treats Using Honeybell Oranges

Since Honeybell oranges are only available for a limited time during the year many people buy as many Honeybells as possible and use them to create delicious treats that can be preserved and eaten throughout the year. Just like with any food that is not available year round people crave that super sweet and slightly tangy taste that only comes from a Honeybell. There are lots of different and delicious things that you can create with Honeybells, whether you are a gourmet cook or not. Keep plenty of Honeybells on hand for enjoying as snacks, but get a box to be turned into some of these yummy treats too:

Honeybell butter – Honeybell butter, much like orange butter, is delicious on cakes and breads and breakfast items like scones or toast. If you’re having relatives come to visit for a holiday or event like a birthday or anniversary you can make up some Honeybell butter to serve them at family breakfasts. Honeybell butter is also delicious in the summer on biscuits or shortcake. To make Honeybell butter start with some real butter. Melt it in a pan until it’s totally liquid. Mix in some sweet Honeybell juice, pour the mixture into a container, and refrigerate until it’s hard again. That’s all you need to do in order to make this delicious treat. If you need to give out thank you gifts for items received during the holidays homemade Honeybell butter is a great way to say thank you.

Honeybell marmalade – You can make marmalade out of any citrus fruit. Grapefruit marmalade and orange marmalade are both very popular alternatives to Honeybell marmalade but Honeybell marmalade is the ideal way to preserve Honeybells to eat throughout the year. The natural pectin in the peels of the Honeybell rind makes adding additional pectin unnecessary, and the super sweet juice is a great preservative. Mix a blend of Honeybell juice, segments, and chopped peel together and gel. Once the liquid has gelled store it in airtight jars until you need it. You and your family will love having Honeybell orange marmalade over ice cream in the summer, or Honeybell marmalade on sugar cookies in the fall.

Honeybell popsicles – These tasty treats are delicious and nutritious and taste great in the heat of summer. Buy several of the plastic popsicle maker kits or just use ice cube trays. Fill them with Honeybell juice and freeze. Eat once the weather warms up instead of high calorie popsicles.

Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves

At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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