The Wait is Over and Honeybells are Here
If you’re one of the many people who have been waiting all year for Honeybells here your wait is over! Honeybells are here and will be for the next month or so. Honeybells are a rare and exotic variety of citrus fruit that is only available for a short time every year. Honeybells are a hybrid fruit that was created through cross pollination. The crossing of a tangerine and a grapefruit created a medium size fruit with a bright orange peel and a unique bell shape. Honeybells are known for having more juice than any other type of citrus fruit and for having a tangy and super sweet taste. Because they are available from December to mid January Honeybells make ideal holiday gifts for friends and family or for clients, vendors, and other work acquaintances. Honeybells are a sophisticated but affordable gift.
You don’t have to give your Honeybells away though. Honeybells only come around once a year and if you want to keep them all for yourself no one could blame you. Store Honeybells in a cool and dry place and they will last for several weeks or longer so you can enjoy them as snacks or as a healthy dessert. You can also juice the Honeybells and freeze the fresh juice to enjoy throughout the year. If you like to bake and to cook you can make Honeybell preserves, Honeybell butter, and other treats that you can keep all year around to enjoy. You can also create delicious fruitcakes with Honeybells which will keep for at least six months if you preserve the cake with alcohol or by freezing it. Try combining Honeybells with other fruits to create your own unique flavors in preserves, sorbets, and other treats.
Honeybell cake, a vanilla cake flavored with Honeybell juice and garnished with fresh Honeybell segments, is always popular at holiday dinners and parties. It’s a nice light dessert that plays beautifully off of traditional holiday cookies and rich chocolate desserts. You can also top fresh poundcake with Honeybell preserves for a light and sweet dessert that your guests will really enjoy. Make Christmas morning a little more special by making pancakes topped with warm Honeybell compote as a holiday treat. There are dozens of ways you can use Honeybells to create delicious gourmet treats that everyone in the house will really enjoy.
Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves
At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.
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