Description
Bright, glossy, and sweet candied lemon peel that transforms simple citrus into a chewy, flavorful treat perfect for snacking or baking.
Ingredients
- Lemons: 4 large lemons, thoroughly washed, for fresh citrus flavor and peel
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups, divided, 1 cup for syrup and 1 cup for coating, to add sweetness and create glossy texture
- Water: 1 cup, to form syrup and soften peels
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set a wire rack over a baking sheet to prepare for drying.
- Combine Ingredients: Cut lemons into quarters, remove fruit, slice peel into thin strips. Place peel in saucepan, cover with water, boil gently 5 minutes, then drain. Repeat once more.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Stir gently over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Assemble the Dish: Add drained lemon peel strips into syrup, ensuring they are submerged.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes until peel becomes translucent and tender.
- Finishing Touches: Remove peel with slotted spoon and place on wire rack. Let dry 1 to 2 hours. Toss in remaining 1 cup sugar to coat if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy as is, chop into baked goods, or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Slice peel evenly for consistent texture.
- Keep simmer gentle to avoid toughening the peel.
- Dry fully before coating in sugar to prevent stickiness.
- Store in airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied lemon peel, lemon candy, citrus treat, homemade candy, lemon peel snack