It’s Officially Holiday Season when the Honeybell Oranges Arrive

Honeybell oranges are almost here, and they are bringing the holidays with them. For many people the holidays really start once the Honeybell oranges arrive because they look forward to the arrival of delicious Honeybells all year. These exotic fruits only appear once a year, from late December through January, and they have become a part of the annual holiday celebrations for many people. Giving Honeybell oranges is a tradition for many people, and you may get Honeybells every year from an aunt, a cousin, or someone that you work with. Giving Honeybell oranges is a time honored tradition that is often passed down from generation to generation. Holiday traditions are a wonderful way to preserve the culture of the past while moving forward into the future.

The arrival of the Honeybell oranges is the cue to start celebrating. Giving oranges at Christmas by putting them in the Christmas stockings is expected, but Honeybell oranges are a special treat that is often saved for meals like Christmas dinner or New Year’s Day breakfast. Many other people use Honeybell oranges to make traditional treats like fruit cake. Honeybell fruitcake can be kept for a year or longer if it’s preserved properly, so you can bake a fruitcake with Honeybell oranges after the holidays over and serve it next Christmas as a part of the holiday celebration. Making a fruitcake with Honeybell oranges is a great tradition, so if you’ve been thinking of starting a new family tradition this year try this one.

Citrus fruits are always popular during the holidays because they add tang to punches, cocktails and drinks. They also add sparkle to savory sauces and meals. And many home cooks use fresh grapefruit juice or orange peel in their holiday baking to give their cakes and cookies a unique flavor that is distinctly theirs. But Honeybell oranges are different. Because these delicious treats are rare and only can be eaten once a year they are often enjoyed just as they are. And since they only have about 50 calories each you can eat as many of them as you want without having to worry about gaining weight. If you want to treat yourself to a true holiday classic this year and make your family very happy order some Honeybell oranges today so that when the Honeybell oranges arrive you will know the holidays are really here.

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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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