Description
A delightful recipe for sweet and tangy candied lemon slices, perfect for enhancing desserts or enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Start by slicing the lemons thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the lemon slices to the boiling syrup and lower the heat to a simmer.
- Let the lemon slices simmer for about 20-30 minutes until translucent.
- Carefully remove the lemon slices from the syrup and place them on a wire rack to cool.
- Store the cooled candied lemon slices in an airtight container.
Notes
Use fresh, firm lemons for best flavor. Allow the slices to cool thoroughly before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied lemons, citrus, dessert, snack, easy recipe, homemade