Candied lemon slices are thin lemon slices that have been cooked in sugar and then dried out. Don't worry; this process of candying lemons is so quick and easy. You can use them to decorate any dessert or enjoy them as a sweet snack.
Candied lemon slices are delicious, easy to make snacks or garnish to decorate your baked desserts. Learn how to transform an ordinary lemon with a little bit of cooking magic into delightful candy.
I love these lemon slices so much; sometimes I just put one in my tea instead of sugar, it makes the tea so good. I even dip the slices in chocolate and eat them as a sweet treat. They are so pleasant to look at and delicious to eat.
Candied Lemons Slices Ingredients
To make these candied lemons, you will only need the three ingredients below:
- Lemons sliced to ⅛-inch thickness
- Granulated sugar
- Water
How do you make Candied Lemon Slices for cake decorating?
- Cut the lemons into ⅛-inch thickness.
- In a saucepan, add water and sugar on medium-low heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add lemon slices and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lemon slices become slightly translucent (try to keep the lemon slices in one layer).
- Turn off the heat and place the lemon slices on a single layer on a wire rack.
- Let the lemon slices cool down for about 1-2 hours. Then cover them and put them in the fridge.
Top Tips:
- Feel free to use this recipe to candy other citruses such as orange and grapefruit.
- If your syrup becomes too thick while simmering, feel free to add more water to thin it out.
- Let these candied lemon slices sit at room temperature for a whole day before storing them.
- You need to slice the lemon as thin as possible. You can either use a mandoline or a sharp knife. If the lemon slices are too thick, they will take too much time to cook.
- If you don't like the lemon slices to be sticky, coat them with some sugar.
- Don't get rid of the rest of the lemon syrup; save it in a jar; it makes a great addition to a cup of tea or lemonade.
Making a healthier version of candied lemon slices
- In this case, replace sugar with honey, and because honey is sweeter than sugar, we will use only half a cup of honey. To make this lemon candy using honey, follow the instructions below:
- Heat half a cup of honey and 3 tablespoon of lemon juice in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add the lemon slices and cook for 5-8minutes, then flip to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes. Simmer until peel is tender.
- Leave the lemon slices to cool and dry on a wire rack.
Recipe FAQs:
Well, you can use regular lemon or Meyer lemon. However, the most important difference between them is that Meyer lemon has significantly less acidity, so it tastes slightly sweet; you can even slice it into a bowl of salad.
No, lemons are not suitable for dogs. They cause them digestive problems. Although lemons aren’t consider toxic to dogs, it can cause them to have diarrhea or to vomit.
Yes, lemon peel is edible. Only make sure to wash the lemon before you use it.
If the candied lemon slices are stored in a well-sealed container in the fridge, it will last for 5-6 months. Freezing them is not recommended because it could result in very sticky slices after thawing.
Candied lemons taste sweet and chewy. Actually, they taste sweet because the process of candying lifts a lot of bitterness from the lemons and adds a lovely sweetness.
Use candied lemon slices to decorate cakes, cheesecake, ice cream, pies, or even use them as snacks. You can enjoy them with a cup of tea; they are delicious. Also, you can use them to garnish your homemade lemon cupcakes, muffins, or layered cake. Furthermore, they go so well with any blueberry or raspberry treats.
More Lemon Recipes
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake: An extra fluffy layered cake, bursting with fresh lemon juice, zest, and poppy seeds. If you are craving something lemony, this cake will be your perfect choice.
Moist lemon blueberry muffins with lemon glaze: So moist, burst with fresh blueberries. Perfect to start your day with one of them and a cup of coffee or tea.
Low carb lemon bars: These tangy lemon bars are sugar-free and keto-friendly. So, if you are on a keto or low carb diet, you still can enjoy this delicious lemon dessert.
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Quick Candied Lemon Slices
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lemons sliced to ⅛-inch thickness
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Cut the lemons into ⅛-inch thickness.
- In a saucepan, add water and sugar on medium-low heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add lemon slices and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lemon slices become slightly translucent (try to keep the lemon slices in one layer).
- Turn off the heat and place the lemon slices on a single layer on a wire rack.
- Let the lemon slices cool down for about 1-2 hours. Then cover them and put them in the fridge.
Notes
- Feel free to use this recipe to candy other citruses such as orange and grapefruit.
- If your syrup becomes too thick while simmering, feel free to add more water to thin it out.
- Let these candied lemon slices set at room temperature for a whole day before storing them.
- You need to slice the lemon as thin as possible. You can either use a mandoline or a sharp knife. If the lemon slices are too thick, they will take too much time to cook.
- If you don't like the lemon slices to be sticky, coat them with some sugar.
- Don't get rid of the rest of the lemon syrup; save it in a jar; it makes a great addition to a cup of tea or lemonade.
Making a healthier version of candied lemon slices
- In this case, replace sugar with honey, and because honey is sweeter than sugar, we will use only half a cup of honey. To make this lemon candy using honey, follow the instructions below:
- Heat half a cup of honey and 3 tablespoon of lemon juice in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add the lemon slices and cook for 5-8minutes, then flip to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes. Simmer until peel is tender.
- Leave the lemon slices to cool and dry on a wire rack.
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Katelyn
I candied lots of lemons, and they came out beautiful! My son and I love to eat them as snacks.
Lucy
Lovely cake decoration. My elder son loves to eat them as snacks.
Nova
I consider them a healthy snack. I loved them so much!
Olivia
This candid recipe is amazing. I did the exact recipe, but I use orange instead of lemon, and it turned out amazing.
Beth
This was my first time to make candied lemon, and it turned out amazing. I used it to decorate a cake I made for my daughter birthday, and she liked it.