Cozy Autumn Baking

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Across

• Grated citrus peel used to brighten up heavy autumn flavors. (4)
• A buttery nut often found baked into sticky, sweet Thanksgiving pies. (5)
• The warm heart of the kitchen where the magic happens. (4)
• Sweet tree sap syrup that pairs perfectly with fall flavors. (5)
• A quintessential autumn dessert with a flaky casing and fruit filling. (3)
• A layered Austrian pastry often filled with spiced apples. (7)
• A bell-shaped autumn fruit that poaches beautifully in spiced syrup. (4)
• To work bread mixture with your hands to develop gluten. (5)
• A smooth, pliable icing used to sculpt elaborate cake decorations. (7)

Down

• Tender British teatime treats often served with clotted cream. (6)
• Sugar heated to a rich, sticky brown, perfect for drizzling over apples. (7)
• The famous white structure where British amateur bakers compete. (4)
• The quintessential orange squash that dominates autumn dessert menus. (7)
• An open-faced pastry shell often filled with seasonal fruit. (4)
• The star ingredient in many a comforting autumn crumble. (5)

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