3 Favorite Florida Citrus Fruits

As winter rolls around in Florida so does the Citrus Fruit Season. And nothing beats the taste of fresh oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. Especially, when you can pick them from your own trees! But, there are also lots of fruit stands offering all our favorite Florida citrus fruits.

Fun Facts

Did you know that the first citrus fruits came along to the new world with Christoper Columbus back in 1493?

• It is believed that the first orange trees were planted in the area around St. Augustine, Florida in the mid-1500s.
• Starting in the mid-1800s citrus groves have been farmed commercially.
• Today citrus fruits are farmed commercially as a $9 billion local industry.
• The citrus industry is a major employer of over 76,000 Floridians.

Florida’s unique sandy soil and subtropical climate proved to be ideal for growing these sweet and delicious tropical fruits.

Fresh Squeezed Citrus Juices

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Believe me, nothing tastes sweeter than fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice! In season, citrus juicing is a part of your Sunday morning ritual. So yummy!

Help For Easy Juicing

Thinking about juicing a bit of citrus? I have a collection of items below that you might find helpful. Just click on the photo and you will be linked to the details of the item.

Love Grapefruits

Indeed it is fun to plant your own citrus trees and pick your favorite fruits. We had a lemon, a lime, and an orange tree in our yard when I live in Orlando. Today, my daughter-in-law has a grove of Florida citrus trees from which we delight in harvesting. She has lemons, oranges, and grapefruits.

Now, if you are looking for a day out and a fun adventure, there are many commercial Florida citrus groves that you can visit. There are tours of the citrus plants, lots of souvenirs, and you can even pick some oranges if you like.

Fresh Lemons

Are you a fan of lemon water? My Hubby is a huge fan and we always keep a pitcher in the refrigerator. It is so good for you and tasty too!

• A great source of vitamin C
• Aids with digestion
• Great for your immune system
• Positive effects on the brain
• A natural breath freshener
• Fights inflammation in the body
• Antibacterial and antiviral benefits of lemons, ease flu, cold symptoms
• Stops or slows UTI’s
• Cancer fighter
• Great for your skin
• More water promotes weight loss

Thanks for joining us

So many great ways to enjoy our favorite Florida Citrus treats! It might be in a delicious sweet dessert or a fresh breakfast grapefruit. I shared a few recipes in a previous post 5 Delicious Florida Desserts.

Any way you slice it Florida citrus is delicious and healthy. The oranges, lemons, and grapefruit are my 3 favorite Florida citrus fruits. What are yours?

Drop me a note in the comments below and share your favorites and how you serve and enjoy them.

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