How To Make Candied Lemon Slices

Have you been blessed with a plethora of citrus? Northern California has just the right climate that produces loads and loads of fresh citrus fruit. I’m blessed to have girlfriends and family that have more than they could ever possibly use and are always willing share their bounty with me. I received these lovely Meyer lemons from my dear friend Sherry, her tree is packed with them this year. I love Meyer lemons. They are sweeter than typical lemons, tend to have a thinner skin, deeper color, and produce more juice than the lemons you typically get at the market.

If you are looking for a unique way to use up that bounty of lovely lemons give this simple method of making candied lemon slices a try. It’s an easy way to not only use up some of those lemons but it’s such a pretty addition to any of you springtime desserts.

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Wash and dry citrus fruit. This method works for all types of citrus fruit; oranges, tangerines, lemons, even limes would be delicious candied.

Using a sharp knife, thinly slice citrus fruit.

Heat water in a saucepan over high heat. Once water comes to a boil, add lemon slices.

Boil lemon slices for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. 

In a separate saucepan, combine ½ cup water with 1 cup sugar and mix well. 

Heat sugar and water over medium heat, stirring frequently and heating until sugar is no longer grainy and begins to bubble. Liquid will go from cloudy to clear.

Transfer lemon slices from the pan of boiling water to the pan with the syrup water and simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the slices to bubble and boil.

Use a fork to gently flip slices occasionally while they are cooking.

Lay a length of parchment paper on top of a baking sheet. 

Remove slices from the pan using a fork or tongs, letting excess sugar mixture drip off each slice; place slices onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

Set baking sheet aside to allow fruit to dry and set up; for about an hour.

When ready to serve, peel candied citrus slices from the paper and enjoy them as is or place them on frosted cakes or cupcakes for a special treat.

NOTE: Slices can also be dipped in melted chocolate.

NOTE: Store cooled slices in an airtight container with parchment paper in between the slices. Slices will be very sticky.

These candied lemon slices add such a festive pop of color all your desserts. Not only are they oh so very pretty, but they are delicious too! Give this easy method to candy citrus a try. It will add a little something extra special to your next cake or cupcakes.

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