Candied Lemon Peel
Serves: approximately ⅓ cup
 
These simple-to-prepare candies add delightful brightness and crunch to our Azalea Cupcakes.
Ingredients
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
Instructions
  1. • Using a channel knife on the smallest holes, cut strips of lemon peel.
  2. • In a medium saucepan, combine lemon peel strips, 1 cup water, and 1 cup sugar. Cook until sugar dissolves and syrup begins to thicken. Drain lemon peel strips*.
  3. • Toss lemon peel with remaining 1 cup sugar, shaking off excess, and place in a large, fine sieve to dry completely.
  4. *Reserve lemon syrup for other uses, such as a sweetener for iced tea, if desired.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/azalea-cupcakes/