Candied lemon peel is a delightful treat made by boiling lemon peels in sugar syrup until they become translucent and sweet. It's perfect for garnishing desserts or enjoying as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 4 lemons organic preferred
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash the lemons thoroughly and peel them using a vegetable peeler, trying to avoid the white pith.
- Place the peels in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes and then drain.
- In the same pot, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lemon peels to the sugar syrup and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, or until the peels become translucent.
- Remove the peels from the syrup and let them dry on a wire rack for several hours.
- Once dry, roll the peels in additional sugar if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 50gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mg