candied lemons

Candied Lemon slices can be a treat alone or used as a garnish on cakes, cupcakes, pies and other desserts

Candied Lemon Slices

lemons

sugar

water

Slice your  lemons as thin as possible and...

Slice your  lemons as thin as possible and set them aside. 

Do this step if you want to blanch...

Do this step if you want to blanch the slices: Set up a bowl of ice water. Heat water in a medium pan until boiling and then remove it from the heat. Add the lemon slices and stir for 1 minute and drain. Immediately, place the slices in the ice bath for 30 seconds and drain.

In a wide bottomed pot, add the sugar...

In a wide bottomed pot, add the sugar and water and heat until the sugar is dissolves.Add the lemon slices and poach until translucent. Be patient, this can take 25-45 minutes depending on how thin you sliced it.

Lay them out on a silcone or parchment...

Lay them out on a silcone or parchment lined baking sheet. Let them dry overnight or alternatively, bake the chips at 200°F turning them over occasionally. Bake them for about an hour or until they start to stiffen up. Let them cool.

These candied lemon slices are incredibly EASY to make. They make the most beautiful edible garnish for desserts like cakes, pies, or cupcakes, AND can be eaten just like a piece of candy!

How To Candy Lemon Slices

lemons (regular OR Meyer, washed and sliced)

1. Wash your lemons well. Slice them as thin as possible. Consider using a sharp knife or . Set aside.

2. Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook just until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Add the lemon slices.

4. Simmer until the lemon slices are translucent, roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

5. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on parchment. Allow the lemons to cool and dry completely, overnight preferred.

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Candied lemon slices are so pretty on top of cakes and are ridiculously easy. Try this easy tutorial and learn how to candy lemon slices for yourself!

How To Make Candied Lemon Slices

Candied lemon slices are an easy-to-make treat that is perfect for topping cakes and cookies. Learn how to make delicious candied lemons here!

sugar (see Notes below)

lemon juice

lemons (sliced)

white sugar

Lemon Juice

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In a large saucepan over high heat add the sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.

Add the lemon slices, then turn the heat to a simmer (medium-low). Simmer gently for 40 minutes, or until the slices are translucent and the liquid has reduced considerably.

Transfer the candied lemon slices to parchment paper and arrange in a single layer. Allow the lemon slices to dry overnight or at least 8 hours before enjoying or storing.

This is a smart way to use up a big bag of lemon from Costco. I now have tons of candied lemon in the freezer, ready to be added to tea or cakes.

I had no idea candied lemons were this easy to make. I'll be making these often. Yum!

I couldn't believe how easy it was to make these candied lemons!! They looked so pretty and were so easy to make - we used them as a garnish for our morning tea!

Oh how fun! This definitely is the perfect use for leftover lemons. They would add such a wonderful touch to cakes and pies.

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