Candied Lemon Slices

Name: Candied Lemon Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18 slices
Ingredients: 5 cups water, divided; 1 cup sugar; 2 medium lemons, sliced 1/4-in. thick

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. + standing

Yield 18 slices

Test Kitchen Approved

Move over, cherries: Candied lemon slices are the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

5 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
2 medium lemons, sliced 1/4-in. thick

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add lemon slices; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes. Remove lemon slices and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In same clean saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; stir until sugar has dissolved, 3-4 minutes. Add lemon slices. Simmer on medium-low, uncovered, until lemon slices are translucent, 30-35 minutes. Remove lemon slices with a slotted spoon; line in a single layer on a 15x10x1-in. sheet pan lined with parchment paper; discard liquid. Let dry overnight. Store in an airtight container.
If desired, toss dried slices in additional sugar. Let dry 2-3 days on baking sheets. For crisp slices, dehydrate according to manufactures' directions.

Nutrition Facts

1 lemon slice: 13 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Candied lemon slices are a sweet and citrusy topping for desserts like cakes and bars. They can even be served alongside cocktails. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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