Receta Candied Lemon Peel
Candied Lemon Peel
6 large, firm
- Lemons
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- To peel the Lemons ~
- Slice off both ends of the lemons
- Insert a very sharp,
- small knife between the peel and
- the membrane that hugs the flesh, about 1/4-inch deep
- Work the knife all the way around the ends of the lemons
- Repeat with the other lemons
- Cut each piece of lemon peel lengthwise into 2-4 strips
Lay each strip, peel side down on a cutting board.
With a very sharp small knife,
silver off as much of the pith as you can,
don't worry about getting it all.
In a medium saucepan,
bring 4 cups of water to a simmer
Add the peel to the simmering water in the saucepan,
simmer for 2 minutes and drain
Repeat this process two more times,
using fresh cold water each time.
(Blanching will remove the bitterness of the pith)
In a medium saucepan,
combine sugar and water.
Slowly bring to a simmer, stirring frequently
The sugar syrup should be clear before the syrup reaches a simmer
Add the triple blanched lemon peel to the sugar syrup
Simmer gently for about 1 hour
The peel should be translucent and tender.
To test, lift a piece of peel from the syrup mixture
Let cool slightly then sample
If you can easily bite through the peel it's done
If not, simmer until peel is tender and test again
After about 15 minutes.
When the peel is tender,
remove peel from syrup with a fork or tongs.
Lay peel on a wire rack set over a sided baking sheet.
Let cool completely, then let dry for several hours.
A few pieces at a time, toss the lemon peel in sugar to coat.
Set on a clean wire rack to completely dry.
Store in the refrigerator for several weeks
in an airtight container.
Candied Lemon Peel
is a great addition to your favorite drinks;
from tea to cocktails.
Candied lemon peel adds a lemony zing to:
Bread, muffins and cake recipes
Dip one end of the candied lemon peel into melted chocolate
for an extra special treat
Add candied lemon peel to anything that
needs an extra burst of lemony flavor.
Kitchen tip:
Reserve lemons for another use or
Juice the lemons using a juicer,
Pour juice into ice cube trays
Freeze until firm
Remove frozen juice from ice cube trays
Place cubes in a freezer baggies and
Freeze for another use.