Packed with zesty orange flavor, these delightful donuts are a refreshing weekend treat or holiday breakfast. Freshly baked and bursting with citrus, they’re too delicious to resist. The best part? No special fryer equipment needed! Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1¼ cups whole milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon orange zest (from Hale Groves Navel Oranges or Valencia Oranges) 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice Optional Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice ½ teaspoon orange…
Valencia Oranges
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Continue ReadingMost people reach for citrus when baking desserts, but navel oranges are just as at home in savory cooking. A bright orange sauce can transform everyday ingredients into something that feels restaurant-worthy, and it’s one of the easiest ways to impress guests without a lot of extra effort or expense.…
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Continue ReadingVibrant, refreshing and delicious, this blend of fresh-squeezed citrus juices is a flavorful addition way to brighten your morning. More nutritious and cost-effective than store-bought juice, this citrus blend is also far more delicious and just the right balance of sweet and tart flavors thanks to premium, sweet and tangy…
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Continue ReadingIs the hot, humid weather getting you done? Time to hit the beach! (Or the pool.) Not so sure about getting into a bathing suit? No worries – eating Valencia oranges can help you get bathing-suit ready in a hurry! Fresh Citrus in the Summertime You might be accustomed to…
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: Heritage Valencia Oranges Update: Take a look behind the scenes of our delicious Heritage Citrus, see what is available now and enjoy our New Summer Catalog! Our Valencia groves are looking great and the external color is that perfect orange. The internal quality is good as well…
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Continue ReadingHey, orange lovers! Are you feeling a little down because winter citrus season is coming to an end? Navel Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Honeybells, Tangerines and more…all your favorites will soon be going away until late next fall. You won’t be able to enjoy oranges or other…
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Continue ReadingYou’ve heard it said over and over again – consuming a whole fruit is better for you than drinking its juice. Whole fruits are generally lower in calories, higher in nutrition, and usually more satisfying than their juice. But that doesn’t mean that juicing isn’t beneficial. We can all benefit…
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Continue ReadingDo you love oranges? You’re not alone – oranges are (arguably) the world’s most popular citrus fruit. But were you aware that there are many different kinds of oranges? It’s true – perhaps you enjoy summer oranges (like juicy Valencia Oranges which come into season in the United States during…
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Continue ReadingValencia oranges may seem to be imported from Spain because of their name, but the Valencia orange is actually all-American. It was hybridized by American agronomist William Wolfskill in his farm in Santa Ana, southern California in mid 1800s. Valencia oranges have many uses, such as a perfectly balanced sweet-tart…
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Continue ReadingValencia Oranges may have been named after the city of Valencia in Spain, but the Valencia is an all American orange. Although believed to have descended from a Chinese sweet orange cultivar, Valencia Oranges were first hybridized in California. It was there that William Wolfskill, an agronomist and land developer…