Easy Candied Lemon Peel Recipe

Name: Easy Candied Lemon Peel Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients: 3 lemons; 8 cups cold water, or as needed; 2 cups white sugar, or as needed

Looking for a great way to use lemon rinds? This candied lemon peel recipe is the answer! It's delicious with coffee or as a dessert topping and tastes just like candy. You can adapt this method for any citrus fruit; try oranges with brandy and cloves for a unique twist. Chop it up for cakes and cookies, or savor it on its own.

Total time1 hr 40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield15

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Ingredients

3 lemons lemons
8 cups cold water, or as needed
2 cups white sugar, or as needed

Instructions

Cut lemons into slices about 1/4-inch thick, removing the fruit pulp. Then, cut the rings in half to create long strips of lemon peel.
In a small pan, boil lemon peels in water, then drain. Repeat this process with fresh cold water, boiling a total of three times (see Editor's Note). Afterward, drain the peels and set aside.
Combine 2 cups of fresh water with 2 cups of sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, add the citrus peels, and simmer until the white pith becomes translucent. For soft peels, store them in the syrup in the refrigerator.
For a different texture, strain the peels from the syrup and let them dry. Toss the dry candied peels in additional sugar and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 108 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 27 g
Sodium Content: 4 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 29 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g