Why Honeybells Are the Most Loved Holiday Fruit

Honeybells are one of the most anticipated treats of the holiday season. People wait all year long to taste the sweet taste of a Honeybell when they come into season in late December. Honeybells are the perfect holiday fruit because they are sweet and delicious, but also healthy. The festive bell shape of the fruit makes everyone think about the holidays. Using Honeybells to stuff stockings, or giving Honeybell gift baskets and boxes is a great way to let your loved ones know how much you care about them. Just like decorated sugar cookies or fruit cake Honeybells are a treat that you can only get once a year, which is one reason why so many people associate Honeybells with the holidays.

Early Honeybells are sometimes in season by Christmas, but most Honeybells aren’t ready for picking until early January. You can still order Honeybell gifts for the holidays though, and if the early Honeybells aren’t ready in time your gift recipient will get a certificate in the mail telling them about the gift which will be sent as soon as the Honeybell crop is picked. Growers have to pick Honeybell fruit very carefully in order to avoid damaging the unique globe at one end of the fruit that gives it the unusual bell shape that is a characteristic of a Honeybell. In fact, the shape is how the Honeybell got its name. The beautiful honey orange color of the fruit, the super sweet taste, and the shape all contributed to the Honeybell being called a Honeybell.

Honeybells are a combination of two other beloved citrus fruits. The Honeybell was created when a man crossbred a tangerine and a grapefruit and got the Honeybell as a result of those experiments. Immediately he knew the Honeybell was special, and ever since the public first tasted the hybrid Honeybell it has been one of the most sought after citrus fruits. Indian River Honeybell fruit, which comes from the famous Indian River district in Florida, is widely considered to be the best tasting Honeybell fruit that you can buy. If you have never treated yourself to fresh, delicious citrus fruit this is the year to splurge. Try buying some real Indian River Honeybell fruit this winter and see why the holidays just wouldn’t be the holidays without exotic and delicious Honeybells in the pantry or in the Christmas stockings.

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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