Grapefruits are available all year round, but the best time to get them is between November and June. Nutrition-wise, they are one of the best among citrus fruits and are in fact termed as a super fruit. Grapefruit has high water content and is rich in dietary fiber while being relatively low in calories, which means it easily makes you feel full. It’s also rich in antioxidants which helps strengthen your immune system, promote cell growth, and lower your cholesterol levels. The redder the grapefruit, the more antioxidants it contains. It’s a favorite among those who are trying to lose…
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Continue ReadingThere are plenty of reasons to consider adding a red grapefruit to your menu when it’s in season. Like its other citrus cousins, It’s rich in vitamins A & C which helps bolster your immune system, keeps your skin healthy and beautiful, and at the same time helps fight heart disease since it lowers LDLs or, bad cholesterol, in your system. In fact, half a grapefruit contains roughly 28% of your daily vitamin A, 7 times more compared to an orange’s 4%. It’s also perfect for those who are trying to lose weight and stay hydrated. This superfruit is 92%…
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Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingIntroducing our third place winner in the Hale Groves Employee orange recipe contest. Share this recipe with your family and friends! How to make Orange Chocolate Cake Ingredients 2 cups cake flour 2 tsp cup cocoa powder 3/4 Tsp baking powder 2 Tsps baking soda 1 Tsp salt 4 large eggs 1 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup fresh squeezed Hale Groves Orange juice 1/2 cup vegetable oil or applesauce 1 cup sour cream 1 tub Chocolate Frosting Zest of two large Hale Navel Oranges Directions Mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1t orange…
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Temple Orange Tart Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingThe brightly colored, aromatic, sweet, tart, and juicy Temple Orange (or Tangor) is great for eating and juicing any time of the day. From breakfast to snack time you can make use of Temple Oranges. They are easy to peel, easy to section, and available from January to February. This true Florida classic has passed the test of time and will always be one of our all-time favorites. Origin: This leathery-skinned, hybrid mandarin citrus fruit was first discovered by a Florida fruit-buyer in Jamaica in 1896. It caught the attention of the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and first president…
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Cara Cara Orange Cream Tart Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingThis flavorful but light dessert is perfect when you would like something sweet that also has the refreshing taste of citrus. Hale Groves Cara Cara Oranges make this sweet treat ideal for a special occasion. Read all instructions, because multiple stages of refrigeration and freezing are necessary. How to make a Cara Cara Orange Cream Tart Ingredients: Crust: 1 ? cups all purpose flour ? cup confectioners’ sugar ?? teaspoon salt 9?tablespoons unsalted butter 1 egg yolk Filling: 1 sheet of gelatin 1 ? Tbs flour 1 ? Tbs corn starch 4 ? ounces sugar 2 ? Tbs unsalted butter…
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Orange Glazed Chicken Breast Recipe
Recipe Type: EntréeContinue ReadingIntroducing our second place winner in the Hale Groves Employee orange recipe contest. This Orange Glazed Chicken Breast recipe is a must try! How to make Orange Glazed Chicken Breast Ingredients 4 Skinless Chicken Breast ? Tsp Salt ? Cup Butter 2 Tb Flour 2 Tb Sugar ? Tsp Cinnamon 1/16 Tsp Ginger 1 ? Cup Fresh Squeezed Hale Navel Orange juice ? Tsp Dry Mustard Directions Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and brown in butter.? Remove from skillet. Add flour, spices, sugar and stir into drippings, forming a smooth paste or roux. Gradually add orange juice.? Cook stirring constantly…
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Orange Amaretto Trifle Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingIntroducing our first ever Hale Groves employee orange recipe contest. We asked our employees to submit there best recipes featuring our delicious oranges. This Orange Amaretto Trifle was our grand prize winning recipe! How to make an Orange Amaretto Trifle Ingredients Yellow Cake or Pound Cake (homemade/store-bought) Fresh Hale Navel Orange Slices (6) Homemade Custard (recipe to follow) Fresh Hale Honey-Sweet Tangerine Slices (6) Orange Marmalade 1 c Amaretto Liquor 1/3 c Apricot Jam c Homemade Whipped Cream (recipe to follow) Cake:Yellow Cake Mix or Pound Cake Yellow Cake Mix or Pound Cake Prepared according to box directions Bake in…
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Honeybell Orange Juice Cocktail Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingHoneybell is a distinctive citrus fruit hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit origin, Dancy tangerine and Duncan grapefruit to be more exact. You won?t mistake it for a regular orange because of its single-most recognizable physical feature ? its unique bell shape caused by the protruded skin found at the stem end. Honeybells are really appetizing, from the intense deep-orange peel to the amazing sweet taste that has a tinge of tartness, making them a favorite among citrus lovers. What makes them even more appealing is the ease of removing the peel. Honeybells are also seedless, making them a great snaking…
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Temple Shirley Temple Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingThe traditional Shirley Temple Cocktail is a fun, non-alcoholic drink named after the famed child actress of yesteryear. This simple twist uses Hale Temple Orange Juice to add the refreshing taste of citrus to the classic drink. Make some today and enjoy. Ingredients 6 ounces ginger ale 3 ounces Hale Temple Orange Juice 1 ounce grenadine ice Hale Temple Orange Slices and Cherries for garnish (optional) Preparation Fill a tall glass ? full with ice. Add the grenadine and ginger ale. Top with Hale Temple Orange Juice and stir. Garnish with an orange slice, a cherry, and serve with a…
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Continue ReadingHoneybells are prime gift fruits in the citrus pantheon. They are huge, sweet with a tart twist, luscious fruits that are only available at a very limited time ? in January and if we are in luck they could be available for another week or two in February. So what makes them so special? Aside from the fact that their availability is for a very short span of time Honeybells are seedless, very juicy, and bursting with unique flavor from its sweet Dancy tangerine and tart Duncan grapefruit parents. Furthermore, this citrus fruit contains vitamin C, vitamin A, Folic Acid,…