Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Candied Lemon Slices, where the bright tang of fresh lemons meets the sweetness of sugar. These delightful slices are perfect for garnishing desserts, elevating cocktails, or simply enjoying as a unique snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lemons
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
- Optional: 10 pieces melting chocolate
Instructions
- Thinly slice the lemons and remove seeds.
- In a large saucepan, combine water and 2 cups of sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add lemon slices to the syrup, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 1 hour, flipping every 15 minutes.
- Remove slices using tongs and place on parchment paper to air dry for 24 hours.
- Coat dried slices with remaining sugar.
- For an indulgent twist, dip in melted chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg