Candied Lemon Peel

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
6%
Candied Lemon Peel
45 min.
1
1280kcal

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Ever find yourself with leftover lemon peels after juicing or zesting? Don't throw them away! Let's transform them into a delightful, sweet treat: Candied Lemon Peel.

This simple recipe is perfect for anyone following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or even low-FODMAP diet. Imagine biting into a chewy, sugary strip of sunshine, bursting with zesty lemon flavor! This recipe makes a fantastic side dish or a sweet snack.

It's surprisingly easy to make, requiring only a few basic ingredients – lemons, sugar, and water – and about 45 minutes of your time (plus drying time, of course!). The process involves simmering the peels to soften them, cooking them in a sugar syrup to create that delicious candy coating, and then giving them a final roll in sugar for extra sweetness and a beautiful crystallized look. Trust me, the aroma alone while they're cooking is worth the effort!

So, gather your lemons, prepare your workspace, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together. You'll be amazed at how such humble ingredients can create such a sophisticated and delicious treat. Get ready to enjoy the ultimate balance of sweet and citrusy – your taste buds will thank you! The Candied Lemon Peel provides a good source of energy with 1280 kcal and is super high on carbohydrates which is about 97.19% of the caloric value.

Ingredients

  • large lemons 
  • 1.5 cups sugar divided
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • wire rack
  • skewers
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Peel lemons, and scrape white pith from rind. (Reserve lemons for other uses.)
  2. Cut rind into 1/4-inch strips.
  3. Simmer lemon peels in salted water to cover 20 minutes.
  4. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
  5. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir constantly until sugar dissolves. Cook until syrup registers 234 (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer (about 5 minutes).
  6. Add lemon peel. Cook, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. If lemon peel begins to brown, immediately remove from heat.
  7. Remove peels from syrup with a wooden skewer, one piece at a time, and roll in remaining 1/2 cup sugar. (Candy is very hot; do not touch.) Arrange in a single layer on a wire rack, and dry 4 to 5 hours. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1280kcal
Protein1.36%
Fat1.45%
Carbs97.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
95.59
Glycemic Load
216.61
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.973043560982%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
92.28mg
Hesperetin
120.53mg
Naringenin
2.38mg
Luteolin
8.21mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
2.16mg
Quercetin
4.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1280.28kcal
64.01%
Fat:2.26g
3.47%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.05%
Carbohydrates:339.06g
113.02%
Net Carbohydrates:326.97g
118.9%
Sugar:310.2g
344.67%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:17.55mg
0.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.75g
9.5%
Vitamin C:228.96mg
277.53%
Fiber:12.1g
48.38%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.28%
Potassium:602.16mg
17.2%
Iron:2.74mg
15.23%
Calcium:118.87mg
11.89%
Folate:47.52µg
11.88%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.52%
Copper:0.2mg
9.99%
Magnesium:35.74mg
8.94%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.44%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.21%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.08%
Phosphorus:69.12mg
6.91%
Selenium:3.53µg
5.04%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.16%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.01%
Vitamin A:95.04IU
1.9%
Source:My Recipes