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Celebrating Winter Citrus ππ
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Hi, Reader, We tend to think of winter as a time without bright flavors - it's all root veggies, squashes, hearty greens, warm spices, etc. But really, this is one of my favorite times of year - citrus season! ππ You can add so much color and flavor to your meals by working with fresh limes, lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and more. Since they're in season, they're also cheaper, fresher, and taste better, too. Not sure what to do with all of them? Here are just a few ideas to get you started! Ways to Use Winter Citrus ππβHow To Make Lemon Extractβ All you need is a little vodka and lemon zest to make a punchy, citrusy extract for all of your baking projects. And if you're already peeling all those lemons...try making limoncello! βLemon White Chocolate Sconesβ White chocolate is notoriously sweet, but all you need is a little fresh lemon to balance it out perfectly. β βEasy Homemade Orange Extractβ Just like the lemon extract, you can infuse orange zest in vodka for a vibrant orange extract. Easy!β βDate Scones With Orange and Walnutβ These not-too-sweet scones have orange zest in them, which lifts the flavor so much. They're easily one of my favorite recipes on the blog!β βLemon Lavender Muffinsβ Lemon and lavender are natural friends, making each one even better when paired together. These muffins have a strong lemon flavor in both the muffin and the glaze, which has a hint of lavender extract for that floral note. Great with a cup of tea!β βHomemade Blood Orange Syrupβ Is anyone else mesmerized by blood oranges? I love slicing through them to reveal the different colors inside! This syrup is lovely for cocktails and is a nice treat this time of year.β βHow To Make Lime Extractβ Want to amp up your key lime pie, muffins, and more? Zest some limes for a super simple lime extract. β βDried Orange Slices β I love decorating with dried orange slices and have some hanging above my kitchen window right now. It's a super simple project and they last for years when properly stored!β βEasy Blood Orange Sconesβ Dried cherries add a chewy texture and a little extra sweetness to balance out the bold citrus flavor in the blood orange glaze. So good! Hope you enjoy! β |
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