CANDIED LEMON PEEL

Turn lemon rinds into a sweet, zesty snack with this easy candied lemon peel recipe! All you need is a few simple ingredients.

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INGREDIENTS

– fresh organic lemons – granulated sugar – water Full ingredients

Rinse the lemons and slice off the ends. Score the skin into quarters with a sharp knife.

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Remove the lemon rinds and slice them into strips about 1/4" thick.

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Place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil on the stovetop. Once boiling, strain water from peels. Repeat twice more.

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Set lemon peel aside. Add water and granulated sugar to saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer until temperature reaches approx. 230°F.

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Add lemon peel and cook at a simmer until soft and translucent. To avoid crystallization, don't stir the mixture during this process.

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Strain peel from syrup and allow to cool briefly before tossing in granulated sugar. Dry on a wire rack before storing.

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