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Candied Lemon Peel
Prep
10 mins
Cook
1 hr
Servings
15
Difficulty
Hard
Making candied lemon peel at home is one of my favorite ways to use up extra lemons, and honestly, it couldn't be simpler. With just three ingredients and about an hour of your time, you'll have gorgeous, jewel like strips perfect for snacking or decorating desserts. Lemons are packed with vitamin C, which is wonderful for boosting your immune system, and this recipe is so budget friendly since you're probably already stocking lemons in your kitchen. The best part? Most of the cooking time is hands off, so you can tackle other things while these transform into sweet, tangy treats.
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Ingredients
- 33 lemons
- 88 cups cold water, or as needed
- 22 cups white sugar, or as needed
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Instructions
- 1
Cut lemons into slices about 1/4-inch thick and remove the fruit pulp. Cut the rings in half so the peels are in long strips.
- 2
Bring water and lemon peels to a boil in a small pan. Drain water, and repeat with fresh cold water. Repeat the boiling step three times (see Editor's Note). Drain and set peels aside.
- 3
Combine 2 cups fresh water with 2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to low and stir in citrus peels; simmer until the white pith is translucent. Store peels in syrup, refrigerated, to keep them soft, or allow them to dry. Toss dry candied peels in additional sugar and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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