Spring arrived in our groves, and the trees are responding with the kind of abundance that makes four generations of growing wisdom feel worth every patient moment. Peak Season Is Upon Us Right now, we’re in the heart of what we call “liquid sunshine season.” Our Honeybells are reaching that magical moment when sugar content peaks and the distinctive bell shape fills with the most incredible juice you’ve ever tasted. These aren’t your ordinary grocery store citrus; they’re once-a-year miracles that exist because someone decades ago believed crossing a Dancy Tangerine with a Duncan Grapefruit was worth the wait. Each…
Honeybells
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Continue ReadingThese adorable individual upside-down cakes feature caramelized Hale Groves Honeybells baked into tender, sweet cake. While the heart shape makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, they’re delicious any time of year. Try them for anniversaries, birthdays, brunch gatherings, or simply because you’re craving something special. Best of all, they’re surprisingly…
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Continue ReadingI love Honeybells…I think they’re now my favorite citrus! The first time I saw Honeybells, I didn’t know quite what to think. Their bright skins made me think of an orange, while their shape seemed closer to that of a lemon – but not quite…that curious knob on the oblong…
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Continue ReadingHale Groves’ All Seasons Fruit Club™ lets you choose a subscription for three, six, nine or twelve months, so you can provide healthy, high-quality, in-season fruit fresh from our farms and full of incredible flavor and beneficial nutrients all through your or their pregnancy and beyond. During pregnancy, your body…
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Continue ReadingRefreshing citrus and sweet strawberries combine with crunchy pine nuts in this bright, delicious salad. Hale Groves Honeybells bring their signature sweet, juicy flavor to every bite, paired perfectly with a light Honeybell vinaigrette. The result is a fantastic salad that works beautifully as a side dish or a light,…
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Continue ReadingThis classic cold soufflé is lighter than air and bursting with the sweet, honeyed flavor of Hale Groves Honeybells. Perfect for special occasions, this impressive dessert features layers of fresh Honeybell sections, homemade candied peel, and a complementary apricot sauce. Best of all, it’s made ahead—no last-minute stress! Honeybell Soufflé…
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Continue ReadingDeveloped by talented Chef Atalie Burton for The MadOx House in historic Jefferson City, Tennessee, this recipe featured fresh, seedless Grove Navels from Hale Groves and was a hit with locals and tourists alike! Combining creamy decadence with a refreshing, light citrus-y flavor, this delightful tart was a perfect foil…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing quite like the joy of Hale Groves Honeybell season. It’s a popular opinion that Honeybells, also known as Minneola tangelos, are the best citrus fruit. These Minneola tangelos, famed for their bell-like shape, are celebrated for their intense sweetness and succulent juiciness. Not only are they a delight…
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Continue ReadingTheir season is short, but Honeybells are well worth the wait. We’re betting you’ve never tasted a citrus fruit so incredibly refreshing as this juicy tangerine/grapefruit cross…named for the honey-sweetness of its juice and bell shape, the easy-to-peel, hard-to-find Honeybell is a citrus sensation that’s sweeping the nation! But Honeybells…
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Continue ReadingDecember isn’t the year’s only popular gift-giving season…late winter and spring are also full of official opportunities for showing friends, co-workers and loved ones how much you care about them, from your significant other to your mom. And that’s without including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, showers and special events like Teacher…