Candied Lemon Slices

Candied Lemon Slices

Happy Friday Slow Roasters!!!  I am so excited for today’s post and FABULOUS GIVEAWAY!!!  Today I have these AMAZING Candied Lemon Slices for you.  Many of you asked about them when we shared the Lemon Curd Meringue Nests.  They taste like a “lemon drop”, but better.  Incredibly easy and so delicious.  Recipe follows giveaway details.

Now, on to the reason you are all here. Today Chad and I are celebrating
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To say thank you, we are giving away 3 fabulous prizes, worth over $500!!!

We have received numerous emails over the past year, inquiring about the
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Chad is also the founder and CEO of our company e3 Studios. I am so excited
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Candied Lemon Slices

Donna Elick

Candied Lemon Slices

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Stovetop

Servings 10

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 2 small lemons, the small ones have more flavor
• ▢ 1 cup sugar
• ▢ 1 cup water

Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. Fill a bowl with ice and water and set aside. Cut lemons into very thin slices (use a sharp knife); remove and discard seeds.
• Bring medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
• Add lemon slices and stir gently until softened (to remove bitterness), 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, drain water and place lemon slices in ice water. Drain lemon slices and set aside.
• In a 10″ skillet bring water and sugar to the boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved and mixture is clear.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add lemon slices, arranging slices so they do not overlap. Simmer, uncovered, until lemon slices are translucent, about 1 hour.
• Transfer to prepared baking sheet; allow slices to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 83cal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 21g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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