Easy Candied Lemon Slices
Candied lemon slices are easy to make, and only uses 3 simple ingredients. It's a delicious snack and makes a lovely garnish on cakes, cupcakes, and much more!
Ingredients
Blanching
- 2 Cups Water
- Ice Bath
Candied Lemon Slices
- 2 Large Lemons Sliced Thin
- 1 cup Sugar
- ½ cup Water
- additional sugar Coating (optional)
Instructions
Blanching Process
- In a medium saucepan fill the pot of water halfway to the top.
- Allow the water to come to a boil and then add the lemon slices and let them boil for 5 minutes.
- Prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl. After 5 minutes slowly transfer the slices into a bowl of ice water.
Candied Lemon Slices
- Toss out the water and then add in the sugar and water. Let it come to a boil and then add the lemon slices in carefully.
- Boil the candied lemon slices for 25 minutes on medium-low heat. Allow the lemon slices to sit in the syrup until it's cool enough to handle and then use tongs to slowly transfer them to a cooling rack with parchment paper underneath to catch the excess drippings.
- Let the lemon slices dry for up to 24 hours. If desired after 24 hours coat the candied lemon slices in extra sugar.
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