How To Make Candied Lemon Peel
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
Instructions
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Wash the lemons, then slice off the ends and cut into quarters.
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Remove the flesh and pith from the lemon peels, leaving only the yellow part.
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Slice the lemon peels into thin strips.
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In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
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Add the lemon peels and blanch for 5 minutes.
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Drain the lemon peels and set aside.
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In the same saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Add the blanched lemon peels to the saucepan and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the peels become translucent and tender.
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Remove the lemon peels from the syrup and place on a wire rack to cool and dry.
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Once the peels are dry, roll them in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
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Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Calories : 112kcal
- Total Fat : 0g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 26g
- Protein : 0g
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