Need to use up some of that citrus? This light, refreshing dessert is the perfect finish to a heavy meal! Corn syrup helps keep it from becoming icy (a drawback to homemade frozen desserts), but it is still best eaten as soon as possible after it’s made. Dress it up for company with a garnish of candied tangerine peel! Ingredients: 3 c. juice from Hale Groves Honey Sweet Tangerines, freshly squeezed 3 Tbsp. lemon juice ¾ c. sugar 1 Tbsp. corn syrup Directions: Strain tangerine/mandarin juice through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to…

Like a creamsicle in a cupcake! Each sweet and citrusy bite of these delectable desserts melts in your mouth, and look mighty impressive, too! A perfect finish to a spring holiday celebration or afternoon tea, these moist and tender cakes are well worth the work. Ingredients: For the honeybells: 2 large Hale Groves Honeybells, sliced about ¼” thick 2 c. granulated sugar 1 c. water For the cupcakes: ½ c. (or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 c. granulated sugar ½ vanilla bean, split and seeded 1 Tbsp. zest from Hale Groves Honeybells 2 large eggs ¾ c. heavy…

This beautiful, tender, citrus-scented cake filled with bits of candied orange peel is just the thing for your afternoon tea! Tender and rich, this cake can also go from refreshing afternoon snack to dessert buffet with no trouble. Ingredients: 2 Small Hale Groves Navel Oranges ½ c. sugar, divided 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 1¼ c. water 1 c. all-purpose flour ¾ c. fine-ground yellow cornmeal 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. kosher salt ¾ c. (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 2 large eggs, room temperature 2/3 c.…

Pear Cookie Crisps In the mood for something a little healthier this holiday season? With oatmeal flax, coconut, cranberries, pears, and pecans, these sweet treats fit the bill! The soft pears add a nice contrast to the crispy cookies, while a drizzle of caramel adds a touch of decadence. Ingredients: Cookies 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup flax seeds 1/3 cup flaked coconut, unsweetened 2 tbs. coconut flour 2 tbs. candied ginger, finely chopped (can substitute 2-3 tsp. ground ginger) 1 tsp. cinnamon A pinch of salt 3 tbs. coconut oil 1/3 cup almond milk, unsweetened 1/4 cup maple syrup…

I don’t know about you, but love desserts. I always enjoy creamy, savory, and sweet desserts after a great meal. I just can’t say no. One of my favorites is the light, creamy, and heavenly pudding. You can make pudding in many different flavors like chocolate, toffee, almond-jelly, vanilla, and various fruit. If you don’t mind the extra calories and just want to indulge your sweet-tooth then go with chocolate. On the other hand, if you are watching your calorie-intake, stick to healthy fruits that offer the same amount of satisfaction. How to make Buttermilk Peach Pudding Prep Time: 15…

Summer is the season of fruits. This is the time of the year when many fruit varieties and cultivars are ready for harvesting and perfectly ripe for eating. One of my favorite summer fruits is ripe mango. This juicy stone fruit is mouth-watering, sweet, and flavorful, with a consistency of butter. This fruit has a single, fibrous, hard seed situated in the center of the fruit Mangoes Mangoes have many uses and are widely used in many cuisines. You can use them to make yummy mango shakes, smoothies, and ice-cream. You can also use them in baking decadent cakes, muffins,…

Creamsicles are part of my childhood. Even now I still cannot get enough of those wonderful treats. I enjoy the perfect combination of the sweet cream in the inside and the tart, refreshing orange flavor on the outside. When I was younger I didn’t mind the ingredients. But now that I am older I have become more health-conscious and prefer eating healthy foods to an unlimited amount of refined sugar and artificial flavorings. It may sound as if I am giving up on a lot of good-tasting treats, but eating healthy doesn’t mean I am giving up on one of…

Pancakes have been a welcome breakfast for many generations. They are not only tasty, but they are also nutritious when you add fruit. What’s more, with pancakes you are not just limited to using basic ingredients. You can make over a hundred pancake recipes using different fruits and flavorings like chocolate, cinnamon, bananas, and more. In Season Fruits If you are into yummy, fresh, and nutritious food, the best option when making pancakes are in-season fruits. This season, make sure to include luscious peaches in your grocery basket and try your hand at making mouth-watering Cinnamon-Peach Cottage Cheese Pancakes. This…