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How to make candied lemon peels
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5 from 2 votes

Candied Lemon Peel

These candied lemon peels are very easy to make and are perfect for snacking and for your holiday baking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
drying time1 day
Total Time1 day 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 3-5 big lemons
  • 2 cups organic sugar
  • 2+ cups water

Instructions

  • Wash lemons thoroughly.
  • With a sharp knife score the lemons from the top to the bottom.
  • Gently pull the peel away from the lemons with your hands.
  • Cut the peels in thin strips and place them in a medium sauce pot.
  • Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the water and repeat this process 2 more times.
  • To the drained lemon peels add 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Simmer the lemon peels for about 1 hour.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the lemon peels to a drying rack. Let them drain and dry for about 24 hours.

Notes

  • use the candied lemon peels for snacking, in your favorite recipe, or to decorate cocktail glasses
  • you can use the same method for orange peels

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Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal
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