Cool, creamy and refreshing, this soup is just the thing for a hot day. Serve it at a summer brunch, shower or tea party. For an elegant presentation, garnish it with fresh sliced strawberries or blueberries. Ingredients: 2 Hale Groves South Florida Mangos, peeled, seeded, and cubed ¼ c. sugar 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1?½ c. half-and-half Directions: Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Cover, and process until smooth and creamy. Serve chilled.
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Hale Groves Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingEven the name of these tasty treats sounds sumptuous! Sweet Bing cherries, decadent dark chocolate, a warm and chewy blondie base…this easy-to-make summertime dessert will be the first to disappear at your potluck picnic, so be sure to make plenty. Ingredients: 1 c. Hale Groves Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries, pitted ½ c. unsalted butter, melted (1 stick) 1 c. light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. salt, optional 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350° Line 8”x8” pan with foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.…
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Hale Groves Valencia Orange Sherbet
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingIf you’re looking for a frozen dessert that’s just as flavorful but a bit lighter and more refreshing than ice cream, this pure and simple sherbet will fill the bill. This creamy, simple-to-prepare concoction bursts with the intense flavor of summer oranges! Ingredients: ¾ c. juice from Hale Groves Valencia Oranges ¾ c. granulated sugar 1 c. milk, chilled 5 oz. can evaporated milk, chilled Directions: In a bowl, mix sugar with juice, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Gradually stir in milk until fully incorporated and mixture is homogeneous. Transfer to a shallow dish and store in freezer until…
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Hale Groves Valencia Orange Flan
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingSweet, creamy and delightfully decadent, delicate flan is the national dessert of Spain. This version incorporates sweet summer Valencia Oranges for a citrusy twist that makes it extra refreshing. Double the recipe for larger crowds (you’ll need to use two pans). Ingredients: For the caramel: ½ c. granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. juice from a Hale Groves Valencia Orange For the flan: 2 c. half-and-half 2 c. heavy cream 1 c. granulated sugar 4 strips zest from Hale Groves Valencia Orange 12 extra-large egg yolks ¼ c. orange liqueur Mint sprigs, for garnish Directions: For the caramel: In a heavy medium-size…
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Continue ReadingFresh summer peaches are the star in this decadent cake! Baked until they’re sweet and sticky with butter and brown sugar, they add moistness while the bourbon adds a zing of flavor. Serve warm with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream for a delightful summertime dessert! Ingredients: 4 Hale Groves Orchard Fresh or Sweet Georgia Peaches, peeled and cut into 4 slices each 1¾ c. butter, softened, divided 2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar, divided 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1½ c. granulated sugar 6 large eggs 1½ tsp. vanilla extract, divided 3 c. all-purpose flour ½…
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Hale Groves Summer Berries Oatmeal
Recipe Type: EntréeContinue ReadingCool and refreshing and bursting with flavor thanks to fresh summer berries, this oatmeal dish is a great way to start the day! Prepare it the night before to start your day faster and easier. Ingredients: 1-1/3 c. old-fashioned oats ¾ c. fat-free milk ¾ c. reduced-fat plain yogurt ¼ c. honey 1 c. Hale Groves Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries, pitted 1 c. fresh blueberries ½ c. walnuts, chopped and toasted Directions: In a small bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt and honey and cover. Refrigerate overnight. Serve topped with cherries, blueberries and walnuts and enjoy.
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Hale Groves Mango Crumb Bars
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingIn-season mangoes are fabulous when added to desserts. With their distinctive flavor and scent and sweet-as-candy flesh, fresh mangoes add a summery, tropical flavor to these tasty, fruity snack bars. Easy to make, they’re a delightful afternoon snack or teatime treat! Ingredients: 2½ c. Hale Groves South Florida Mangoes, cut into small chunks 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar ½ Tbsp. corn starch 2 c. flour ½ Tbsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt ¾ c. cold unsalted butter, cold, cut into chunks 2/3 c. brown sugar 1 large egg ½ tsp. vanilla extract Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350° In a bowl, combine…
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Hale Groves Cherry Cheese Blintzes
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingLuscious summer cherries complement the silky-smooth cream cheese filling of these elegant blintzes perfectly. A bright and beautiful brunch entrée or fancy dessert! Ingredients: For the crepes: 1½ c. 2% milk 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2/3 c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt For the filling: 1 c. 4% cottage cheese 3 oz. cream cheese, softened ¼ c. sugar ½ tsp. vanilla extract For the cherry sauce: 1 lb. Hale Groves Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries 2/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. water, divided ¼ c. sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch Directions: In a small bowl, combine the milk,…
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Continue ReadingNothing says “summer” quite like an ice cream float, and these floats take things a step further by incorporating fresh summer peaches! A good ginger ale adds a delightfully spicy flavor to the sweet peaches for a fresh twist on the classic ice cream dessert. Ingredients: 4 small Hale Groves Orchard Fresh Peaches or Sweet Georgia Peaches 6 cups ginger ale, divided (four 12-oz. cans) 1 pint vanilla ice cream Directions: Remove skins from peaches by blanching them: submerge fruit in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute to loosen skins, then submerge in ice water. Slip off…
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Hale Groves Orange Upside Down Cake
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingA refreshing take on the classic pineapple recipe, this cake presents delicious candied oranges and citrusy caramel when it’s flipped over! Light and zingy, it pops out of the pan already decorated and ready to enjoy. Ingredients: For the cake: 2 c. all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ½ c. butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbsp. orange zest ¼ c. orange juice ¾ c. buttermilk For the topping: ¾ c. granulated sugar 6 Tbsp. water ½ tsp. vanilla extract 2 Tbsp. orange juice 4…