Easy Homemade Candied Lemons Recipe: Sweet Treats for Cakes and Snacking

Craft these irresistible sweet candied lemon peels to elevate your cakes or enjoy as a standalone treat. As a home baking enthusiast with years of candying experience, I can attest they're a game-changer.

These delicacies are pure indulgence, but store-bought versions vanish too fast. Discover how straightforward it is to make homemade candied lemons yourself.

Here's the reliable, tested recipe:

Contents

• Ingredients
• How to
• Result

Ingredients

• 8 organic lemons
• 400 g sugar
• 1/2 liter water
• Melted chocolate (optional)
• Grated coconut (optional)

How to

1. Wash the lemons thoroughly.
2. Peel them thinly.
3. Cut peels into uniform sticks.
4. Blanch in simmering water.
5. Drain and blanch again to soften.
6. Simmer sticks in sugar-water syrup for 2 hours until nearly translucent.
7. Let rest in syrup overnight.

Result

Your candied lemons are ready! This simple, economical recipe saves money compared to market prices.

Use plain, roll in sugar, dip in melted chocolate, or coat in grated coconut.

Savor them straight or decorate cakes – they shine on chocolate pies.

Proven results every time.