Expecting guests? These zesty citrus squares are sure to make a hit! Full of seasonal citrusy flavor, these delicious, fancy cookies are an elegant addition to your holiday gathering. Use Navel Orange slices in place of the Clementines for garnish for more bright color on a dreary winter’s day! Ingredients: For the crust: 1½ c. all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. corn starch ¼ tsp. salt ¾ c. unsalted butter, softened ⅓ c. sugar 6 Tbsp. red currant jelly For the filling: 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks ½ c. sugar ½ c. sweetened condensed milk ⅓ c. all-purpose flour Pinch…
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Ruby Red Grapefruit Rosemary Mule
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingThe old-fashioned Moscow mule cocktail gets a sweet-tart twist with fresh grapefruit! Using a sprig of fresh rosemary in place of a swizzle stick adds to the seasonal feel of this special winter cocktail. (Note: you can use real Jamaican ginger ale in place of the ginger bear for a sweeter taste.) Ingredients: ½ Hale Groves Grapefruit, juiced 2 oz. vodka 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 3 oz. chilled ginger beer 1 sprig fresh rosemary Directions: Fill a copper mug (this is the traditional way to serve a Moscow mule) or tall glass with ice; add vodka, grapefruit juice, and…
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Pork Chops with Hale Groves Honeybells
Recipe Type: EntréeContinue ReadingIf you’re the type of chef who loves to grill year-round, this recipe for marinated porch chops using fresh, winter grown Honeybell Tangelos is for you! Easy to make but impressive enough for when you’re entertaining, these gourmet chops are made even more delicious when you take the time to soak them in the Honeybell/brown sugar marinade. The coriander and citrus flavors pair together beautifully with a dry, white wine…enjoy with grilled veggies and rice for an elegant tropical meal! Honeybells are available for only a short time, so enjoy them while you can! The rest of the year these…
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Apple Pecan Raisin Salad
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingHere’s a light, fresh, and festive appetizer! Based on the famous Waldorf salad, this creamy, crunchy version uses pecans instead of walnuts and raisins instead of grapes. Perfect for lunch or a light snack, you can even swap out the raisins for dried cranberries for the holidays. Ingredients: 5 Hale Groves Orchard Fresh Apples 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed ½ c. celery, thinly sliced ½ c. pecans, coarsely chopped ½ c. raisins ? c. mayonnaise Lettuce leaves, for serving Directions: Wash apples and cut into ½” cubes (unpeeled). Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice. Combine with celery, pecans, raisins, and…
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Hale Groves Pear Ginger Chia Smoothie
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingPear season is here, and you can find all your favorite varieties at Hale Groves! Wondering what to do with the excess? This smoothie recipe is nutritious, creamy, and substantial – a perfect breakfast treat for those on the go. Even better, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Hale Groves Pear 1½ c. almond milk, unsweetened 1 c. baby spinach, packed 2 Tbsp. chia seeds ¼ tsp. fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 Tbsp. maple syrup Directions: Whisk together almond milk with chia seeds; refrigerate 10 minutes while chia seeds gel. Add remaining ingredients to a…
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Navel Orange Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingLooking for a special treat on a Thanksgiving or Christmas morning? These citrus-y rolls make a nice alternative to traditional cinnamon. For best flavor, use juice and zest from a Hale Groves Navel Orange. To make these rolls ahead of a special occasion, prepare, shape and place the rolls in a baking pan as directed, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Let them come to room temperature before baking and glazing. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers (if there are any, which we doubt!). Ingredients: For the rolls: 2 packages (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast ¾ c. warm water 1¾…
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Maple Pear Oat Smoothie
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingFull of luscious pears and fall-tasting maple syrup and cinnamon, this dessert-smoothie will invigorate and rejuvenate you from the inside out. Thick, creamy and sweet! Ingredients: 2 Hale Groves Pears, cored and sliced 1 c. vanilla oat milk 1 c. whole milk Greek yogurt 1 pinch cinnamon 2 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 c. crushed ice Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender, mix and serve!
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Healthy Apple Pear Cake
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingGot apples and pears to use up? This healthy cake is perfect for dessert or with your morning coffee! No eggs or butter necessary…it’s moist and flavorful thanks to the fruit inside. Chopped pecans give it a bit of crunch, while fragrant cinnamon adds a taste of autumn. Ingredients: 3 Hale Groves Orchard Apples, peeled, cored and chopped 3 Hale Groves Pears (any variety), peeled, cored and chopped 2 c. flour ½ c. white sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon ½ c. pecans, chopped 1 c. milk 1 Tbsp. brown sugar…
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Plum Orange Jam
Recipe Type: CondimentsContinue ReadingQuick and easy to make and just 25 calories per one tablespoon, this late-summer jam explodes with citrusy flavor! Enjoy it in place of grape jelly on toast, English muffins, or fresh, homemade biscuits. Ingredients: 4½ lbs. Hale Groves Empress Plums, chopped 1 c. orange juice 1 package (1¾ oz.) pectin 3 c. sugar 3 Tbsp. grated orange zest 1½ tsp. cinnamon Directions: In a Dutch oven, combine plums and orange juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat,…
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Peach Kale Breakfast Smoothie
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingSweet enough to satisfy your cravings, but a nutritional powerhouse thanks to vitamin-rich kale and healthy and delicious peaches, this quick and easy smoothie is a colorful, yummy way to start your day! Grated ginger gives it the right touch of heat, while crunchy almonds add texture. Tip: Got some peaches that need to be used up? Freeze them to use later in this simple recipe! Ingredients: 4-5 fresh Hale Groves Peach slices 1 cup frozen peach slices ¾ c. chopped kale with stems removed, divided ½ c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk ¼ c. plain low-fat yogurt 2 tsp. lemon…