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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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 37 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons sliced very thinly
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. First, slice lemons very thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin. Discard any seeds.
  2. In a large skillet, add water and granulated sugar. Bring this mixture up to a boil, stirring frequently.
  3. Once sugar has dissolved, reduce heat to a simmer. Add in lemon slices.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 37kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37

% Daily Value*

Calories 37kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.