Best Citrus Cinnamon Stir Sticks Recipes

CITRUS STREUSEL QUICK BREAD

Citrus Streusel Quick Bread image

As a minister's wife, I do a lot of baking and cooking for church. Often, I'll find myself copying down recipes to share. This one's generally in demand. Our home's as close to the border as you can get - the river that divides our state and Kentucky joins the backyard. We have two children, 21 and 12. -Debra White, Williamson, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package lemon or orange cake mix (regular size)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cake mix, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil and remaining cake mix; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts :

SALTY AND SWEET CRANBERRY CITRUS BRINE

Salty and Sweet Cranberry Citrus Brine image

Most everyone loves the taste of a salty sweet flavor. I have been using brine for years when making my turkey and chicken. I've tried this one or that one, but finally settled on taking the best elements of my 3 favorite ones to create my own with all the wonderful flavors of Thanksgiving.

Provided by Reigns Only

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup kosher salt
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 gallon water
½ cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 orange, cut into wedges
1 red onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large stockpot, mix together the kosher salt, orange juice concentrate, cranberry juice concentrate, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon wedges, orange wedges, onion wedges, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper; stir until the salt and brown sugar have dissolved. To use, place a whole turkey into the brine, cover, and refrigerate 14 to 16 hours before roasting. Discard used brine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7605.8 mg, Sugar 34.8 g