These simple candied lemon peels offer a sweet, zesty accent made by gently simmering fresh lemon strips in sugar syrup and coating them with sugar.
Recipe Information
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Ingredients
1 lemon
3 cups cool water, divided
2 cups granulated sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
Directions
Use a vegetable peeler to cut thin peels from lemon; cut peels into small thin strips for garnishing cookies.
In a small saucepan, combine peel strips and 1 cup water. Bring to boil; boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Repeat boiling and draining peel strips with additional 1 cup water.
Return peel strips to saucepan and add remaining 1 cup water and 2 cups sugar. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer peel strips from sugared water to a plate; spread in a single layer. Sprinkle peel strips with additional sugar. Let stand until set.
