Texas citrus stars in Christmas cookies, pies and cakes for the holidays
Paul Stephen, Staff writer
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We’re celebrating Texas’ citrus season in four desserts. Clockwise from bottom: Orange Syrup Cake with Candied Oranges, Lemon Sugar Cookies, Leftover Citrus Bars and Rio Star Grapefruit Pie.Paul Stephen / Staff
This time of year, it’s easy to fixate on what’s under the trees. But it’s worth paying attention to what’s on them as well.
Texas is in peak citrus season, and all those oranges, grapefruits, lemons and other acidic orbs aren’t going to eat themselves. With that in mind, this week we’re stepping up our holiday baking with four citrus-heavy recipes that make the most of our region’s seasonal bounty.