Paul Engle

All families had their special Christmas food. Ours was called Dutch Bread, made from a dough halfway between bread and cake, stuffed with citron and every sort of nut from the farm - hazel, black walnut, hickory, butternut.

American Poet

Mickey Drexler

You know what ends up on the markdown racks? All the weird colors. Guys don't wear orange or citron.

American Businessman

Citron is used in recipes for its unique bitter taste and strong citrus flavor.

Culinary Uses

Common in holiday foods, citron offers a festive flavor to dishes and desserts.

Festive Ingredient

Although similar to lemons, citrons are distinct in taste and appearance and not interchangeable in recipes.

Not a Lemon

The citron tree grows specifically in warm, Mediterranean climates and is sensitive to cold.

Growing Regions

Identify citron trees by their large leathery leaves and thick, aromatic peel of the fruit.

Tree Identification

Botany enthusiasts appreciate citron trees for their historical cultivation and unique fruit.