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lemon olive oil snack cake with candied lemons on top cut into slices.

How to Make Organic Candied Lemons

Mimi Council
Learn how to make Organic Candied Lemons with just 3 simple ingredients. You can use organic candied lemons on top of cakes, cupcakes, brownies and more. And you can also dip them in chocolate or just eat plain!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Makes 6 servings
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 large lemons
  • 226 grams cane sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Slice lemons into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick slices and remove seeds.
  • In a large skillet (I'm using a 12-inch), add the sugar and water. Put over medium heat. Stir to combine and allow the sugar to dissolve completely. Add the sliced lemons and make sure they are all flat in the skillet. I like a wide skillet so slices stay flat and don’t overlap.
  • Simmer over medium heat until the rinds are soft and the liquid is thick and sticky. They’re ready when the peel looks slightly translucent and the rind is tender, not hard.
  • Remove them from the pan, and place on cooling rack, silicone mat, or parchment paper to dry overnight.
  • Don't throw the liquid, this is a natural lemon simple syrup you can use in cocktails, mocktails, cakes, or glaze. Simply store it in a mason jar in the fridge.
  • Once cool, sprinkle sugar over the top, dip in melted chocolate, or use on top of desserts.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Video

Notes

Tips
  • I cut the lemons into thicker slices = chewier, more marmalade-like rind. But, if you want thinner slices, feel free to go 1/8-inch thick too.
  • Use any other citrus in place of lemons.
  • Oranges, blood oranges, grapefruits, or limes all work!
  • Feel free to adjust the sugar if you want them less sweet.
  • Don't throw away that liquid as it's a natural lemon simple syrup that's perfect in cocktails or mocktails!
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
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