Savor some of Bee America’s tupelo honey
Savor some of Bee America’s tupelo honey
Tupelo
The golden amber color of tupelo honey
The golden amber color of tupelo honey
Tupelo trees along the banks of the Apalachicola River
Tupelo trees along the banks of the Apalachicola River
Tupelo Trees Have Greenish Flowers
Submitted by beaAdmin on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 11:28
Tupelo trees have clusters of inconspicuous greenish flowers, which later develop into berrylike fruits.
Beehives on River Swamps During Tupelo Bloom Season
Submitted by beaAdmin on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 11:27
In northwestern Florida, beekeepers keep beehives along the river swamps on platforms or floats during tupelo bloom season.
Tupelo Blooms for a Short Time
Submitted by beaAdmin on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 11:26
The Florida tupelo flower is very delicate and blooms for only a very short time every year-approximately for three weeks or less in late April.
Tupelo Blossoms Have Delicate Pistols
Submitted by beaAdmin on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 11:25
The tupelo blossoms have very delicate little pistols that secrete nectar and a brisk wind or intense rain can tear the blossoms from the trees.
White Tupelo Gum Tree
Submitted by beaAdmin on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 11:25
The white tupelo gum tree, Nyssa Ogeche, grows profusely along the Chipola River and Apalachicola River of northwest Florida.
Tupelo Honey Sweet Potato Pancakes
These yummy pancakes are a perfect addition to a family breakfast on the weekend, when things are not so rushed. The sweet potato adds such richness to the batter and the buttermilk and leavening agents leave the pancakes so light and fluffy.
Total time: 1.5 hour
Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10
Ingredients:
Tupelo Honey Cake
We made this cake for a family dinner and it was a hit with children and grandparents— and everyone in between. The tupelo honey drizzle adds extra sweetness without overpowering the cake.
Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 to 12
Ingredients: