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Candied Lemon Peel Recipe

Sweet and tangy candied lemon peels, perfect for snacking or as a garnish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lemons organic if possible
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water

Instructions 

  1. Peel the lemons, removing as much of the white pith as possible.
  2. Slice the peels into thin strips.
  3. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and blanch the peels for 1 minute. Drain and repeat twice more.
  4. In the same saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  5. Add the peels to the syrup and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes.
  6. Remove peels from syrup and let them cool on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Sugar: 38g

Keywords

Candied Lemon Peel
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