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Candied Lemon Slices

Candied Lemon Slices

Delightful candied lemon slices that bring a sweet-tart zing to your culinary creations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole lemons sliced thinly
  • 2 cups granulated sugar for syrup
  • 2 cups water for syrup

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Slice the lemons thinly.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water to create the syrup.
  3. Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Add the lemon slices to the syrup and cook for 60 minutes, until translucent.
  5. Remove the lemon slices from the syrup and allow to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38g

Notes

For a unique twist, consider using brown sugar or infusing the syrup with herbs like rosemary or mint. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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