Get the Recipe: Candied Lemon Slices
These candied lemon slices are perfectly sweet! This easy recipe is a beautiful garnish for drinks, cupcakes, cookies and cakes. This recipe is made with only 3 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 lemons, sliced very thinly
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- First, slice lemons very thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin. Discard any seeds.
- In a large skillet, add water and granulated sugar. Bring this mixture up to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Once sugar has dissolved, reduce heat to a simmer. Add in lemon slices.
- Simmer lemons on low medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes or until lemons have slightly deepened in color. Flip every 8 to 10 minutes or so to prevent burning.
- Finally, carefully remove lemon slices from skillet. Place on parchment lined pan to fully cool.
Notes
- Both regular and Meyer lemons work well. Meyer lemons tend to be slightly sweeter.
- I used a very sharp knife to slice lemons. Use a mandolin if desired.
- The sugar will dissolve in the water fairly quickly. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- To prevent burning, flips lemon slices every 8 to 10 minutes.
- Allow lemon slices to fully cool on parchment lined pan.
Calories: 37kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 25mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg