Roasting<\/em>. When order fruit gifts online for yourself or someone else this Thanksgiving, forget the chestnuts and go with fruit instead. Roasted fruit makes a great addition to turkey and other holiday dishes, and it\u2019s very easy to do \u2013 just preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F, drizzle your whole fruits (you should peel the citrus fruits first) with a little olive oil, add your favorite spices and roast for ten minutes. The finished fruits are not only delicious, they also make an eye-popping addition to your entr\u00e9e!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBring a bountiful harvest of color and flavor to your table with fruit from Hale Groves this fall!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re anything like us, you\u2019re ready for summer to be over \u2013 goodbye, hot, humid weather, bring on cooler temps, colored leaves, and pumpkin spice everything! At first glance that might sound funny coming from a fruit company, but fruit grows year-round, so there\u2019s always something fresh and new happening at Hale Groves no matter what time of year it is. The only thing that really changes is what you\u2019ll find in a basket of fruit or fruit box from us! As the season changes, your fruit order will switch over to include apples (fall\u2019s most famous fruit after pumpkins), pears, and plums \u2013 as well as our wonderful varieties of citrus fruit. And you\u2019ll be able to enjoy them as soon as your fruit basket deliveries arrive: when you order fruit online at Hale Groves, it arrives fresh and perfectly ripe, ready for you to savor immediately. How Best to Enjoy Fruit During the Fall? There\u2019s never a bad time for enjoying fresh fruit, but summer is an especially perfect time\u2026no prep, no heating up the oven, just grab your gift fruit and start noshing as casually as the season itself. With fall, however, comes more ways to enjoy your fruit gifts to the fullest. What smells more like fall than a cinnamon-spiced apple pie, plum cobbler, or pear compote? Adding slices of these fruits to your morning cereal and evening salad is a great way to enjoy them, too. If you\u2019ve hesitated to order a fruit basket for delivery from us because you were afraid you wouldn\u2019t finish it before it went off, go ahead and order away \u2013 here are some great ways to prepare fruit for fall: Baking. There\u2019s baking with fruit, and then there\u2019s baked fruit! If your fruit arrangements are starting to a look a bit tired, turn them into a tasty dessert without going to a ton of trouble. A pinch of sugar, a dash of your favorite fall spices, a splash of vanilla, and you\u2019re ready to go \u2013 just pop your apples or pears into an oven preheated to 350\u00b0F, and in just a few minutes you\u2019ll have a dessert you can enjoy alone or with a dab of cream or a scoop of ice cream. Grilling. If you\u2019ve been grilling fruit over the summer, you don\u2019t have to start. And if you haven\u2019t been grilling fruit all summer, now\u2019s the time to start! Grilled fruit drizzled with honey or maple syrup is a special treat \u2013 and an elegant topping for savory meat dishes. Grilling fruit caramelizes their natural sugars for unforgettable flavor, too. Steaming. Ever consider steamed fruit as a side dish? You should \u2013 steaming helps keep all the good stuff (nutrients) in, retains the color and texture of the flesh, and brings out the fresh flavor. Steaming fruit is simple – you can use a steamer basket if you have one, but it’s even easier to do in the microwave. Wash and cut up your fruit, then place it in a glass bowl with about two inches of water. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap (make sure you leave a corner open for venting) and zap at “high” for two or three minutes. Be super-careful taking the dish out of the microwave and removing the cover; the bowl and steam will be hot. Steamed fruit is delicious on its own, but you can add even more flavor with a dash of cinnamon or even a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment! Saut\u00e9ing. You should definitely add \u201csend fruit gift basket\u201d to your holiday gift list this fall for all your friends who love to cook \u2013 and for yourself! Sauteing fruit is a great way to add amazing flavor to Asian dishes, pork, or chicken dinners, and even rice. And, of course, sauteed fruit makes a great addition to Sunday brunch when served over waffles, French toast, or pancakes! Just melt a teaspoon of butter for every four cups of fruit over low-to-medium heat. Next, add sliced apples, pears, or other fruits along with a dash of cinnamon or sugar and you\u2019ll be ready in just a few minutes! Roasting. When order fruit gifts online for yourself or someone else this Thanksgiving, forget the chestnuts and go with fruit instead. Roasted fruit makes a great addition to turkey and other holiday dishes, and it\u2019s very easy to do \u2013 just preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F, drizzle your whole fruits (you should peel the citrus fruits first) with a little olive oil, add your favorite spices and roast for ten minutes. The finished fruits are not only delicious, they also make an eye-popping addition to your entr\u00e9e! 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