Candied Lemon Slices

This post is crucial for tomorrows "Mini Lemon Tarts" because these fabulously decadent candied lemon slices are the garnish for our tarts. They're beautiful, semi simple, somewhat time consuming and a great go-to dessert garnish if your creative juices are experiencing a drought.

So, here we go...

CANDIED LEMON SLICES

 

Ingredients:

1 lemon

sugar

ice water

1. Fill a medium bowl with water and ice cubes. We will use this later for the sliced lemons.

2. Cut lemons into thin slices using a sharp knife or mandolin ( I used a knife..I had a mandolin I would of much preferred to use it because the slices come out evenly). Discard the ends of the lemon and seeds.

3. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add sliced lemons. Stir until soft (this should take about 1 minute). Drain. Immediately put lemons into ice water. Remove lemons slices.

4. Bring 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to boil in a skillet. When sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear lower temperature to medium-low. Add lemons in one layer being sure they do not overlap one another. Simmer for one hour (do not boil).

5. Rinds should be translucent when they are finished. Transfer lemons to parchment paper and let stand until ready for use.

For the original of this recipe please go HERE.