Description
Delightful sweet and tangy treats that brighten up any dish, perfect for snacking or as a garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Slice the lemons thinly, removing any seeds, about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat and stir until dissolved.
- Add the lemon slices to the syrup and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 30 minutes until translucent and tender.
- Remove slices from the saucepan and place on a wire rack to cool. Optionally, dust with extra sugar once cooled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for two weeks. Freeze for up to three months, separated by parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg