Why Honeybells are Called The Christmas Fruit

Delicious fresh Honeybells are a treat that only comes around once a year. Festive Honeybells are often called the Christmas fruit. There are a couple of different reasons that Honeybells got this nickname. Honeybells have a unique shape with a protrusion on the end that makes them bell shaped. Because bells are most often associated with Christmas Honeybells were adopted as a holiday fruit. Honeybells also start coming into season during and just after Christmas. Many people give Honeybells as Christmas gifts because they are one of the most sought after citrus fruits. In a lot of families the tradition of giving Honeybells goes back through generations. Citrus fruit is always a popular holiday gift and Honeybells are the most popular citrus fruit gift. The growing season for Honeybells is very short which increases the demand for this gourmet fruit.

Honeybells are a hybrid fruit. Honeybells are a combination of tangerines and pomelos. That unique combination gives Honeybells their unique bell shape and a beautiful deep orange color. Honeybells are known for having super sweet and delicious juice. Honeybells have more juice than any other citrus fruit. Some Honeybells have more than two cups of juice in just one fruit. The loose skin on a Honeybell is very easy to peel. Candied Honeybell peel and Honeybell preserves are delicacies that gourmet food lovers can’t get enough of. Making preserves or treats like Honeybell butter is a great way to make sure that you can enjoy the sweet taste of Honeybells all year. You can also freeze fresh Honeybell juice to enjoy throughout the year.

The popularity of Honeybells is so great that many growers sell out their entire Honeybell crop before the first fruit is even harvested. If you don’t order the fruit well in advance you may not be able to get them. Some growers have waiting lists for boxes of Honeybells. You can order Honeybells up to a year in advance which is what many people do. Place an order for Honeybells and your order will be shipped when the Honeybells are harvested. Honeybells are in season from late December through the end of January. This year start a new family tradition by giving your friends and family exotic gourmet Honeybells for the holidays. You and your family will love the sweet taste of this festive fruit.

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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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