Candied Lemon Peel

Candied lemon peel is a great trick to pull on rinds. Use this method for any citrus fruit and enjoy with coffee, tea, or dessert for a zesty treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 lemons
• 2 cups white sugar, or as needed
• 8 cups cold water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Alternatively, strain peels from syrup and allow them to dry. Toss dry candied peels in additional sugar and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.