Description
Indulge in the vibrant and zesty world of candied lemon peel—a delightful treat that transforms simple lemon rinds into a sweet, citrusy confection. This easy-to-make recipe offers a refreshing burst of flavor, perfect for snacking, enhancing desserts, or gifting to friends and family. With just a few natural ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create beautiful slices of candied lemon peel that not only taste divine but also elevate your culinary creations. Whether you choose to enjoy them as a stand-alone treat or incorporate them into various dishes like cakes or salads, candied lemon peel is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 large Sorrento lemons (thick-skinned)
- 100g granulated sugar
- 50ml water
- Optional: 2 cloves or 4 crushed cardamom pods
- Optional: 75g caster sugar for coating
Instructions
- Scrub lemons thoroughly and dry. Halve and juice the lemons, reserving the juice.
- Scrape out fibrous parts from lemon halves, leaving the white pith intact. Cut peels into strips about 6mm wide.
- Boil peel strips in a large pan covered with water for 5 minutes; drain and repeat this process twice more.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over low heat until dissolved. Add spices and reserved lemon juice.
- Add drained peel strips to the syrup and simmer for about 45 minutes until translucent.
- Drain syrup from peels (reserve syrup) and place on a greaseproof paper-lined rack to dry for 24 hours.
- Optionally roll dried peels in caster sugar before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (15g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose thick-skinned lemons like Sorrento for optimal results. Patience is key; allow peels to dry fully for the best texture. Consider adding spices like ginger for an extra flavor twist.