Why Everyone Loves Honeybells
Honeybells are an exotic citrus fruit that is so popular that citrus growers will often sell out an entire crop before the first piece of fruit is picked. Honeybells are a hybrid fruit that was created in the early 1900s by cross breeding a tangerine with a grapefruit to create a medium sized fruit with a bright orange peel, lots of juice, and a sweet but tangy taste that is like no other citrus fruit. Refreshing and light with few calories but the super health benefits of a grapefruit these unique fruits which are shaped like holiday bells these beloved citrus fruits have a hard core group of devotees who can’t get enough of them. Honeybells are only available for a few weeks each year, during the holiday season from December through early January, which is one reason why people go crazy to get them. Since they are not available throughout the year they are considered to be a rare holiday treat by many people. In many households Christmas wouldn’t be complete without Honeybells in the Christmas stockings and Honeybell cake on Christmas Eve.
If you’ve never tried Honeybells don’t wait any longer. The light and super sweet taste of Honeybells and Honeybell juice is the ideal pairing for rich and heavy traditional Christmas flavors. You can use Honeybell juice in holiday dishes, put Honeybell segments in light Christmas salads, or make your own Honeybell preserves to use at other times of the year. Super sweet Honeybell juice is perfect for making decadent and refreshing holiday cocktails, especially when you pair it with grapefruit juice for an extra added kick. Honeyells are easy for kids to peel and hold because of their special festive shape, which makes them perfect to put in holiday stockings. Just make sure that you order your Honeybells early. Because so many people love Honeybells and because they are only available for such a short time if you wait to order them there might not be any left. Ordering early will ensure that you have plenty of delicious and sweet Honeybells on hand to use in holiday cooking, holiday baking, making holiday beverages, or to give as gifts and to put in holiday stockings.
Giving Honeybells for the holidays is a much loved tradition for many households. Isn’t it time to add the tradition of giving citrus fruit at Christmas to your own holiday traditions?
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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