Oven Candied Lemon Slices
Transform your desserts and drinks with the zesty sweetness of Oven Candied Lemon Slices! This simple recipe combines just three ingredients—fresh lemons, granulated sugar, and water—with a slow oven-baking technique that creates perfectly tender and glossy slices bursting with citrus flavor. These elegant treats are slightly translucent, delicately sticky, and perfect for garnishing cakes, cocktails, or enjoying as a tangy snack on their own. With minimal prep time and a mesmerizing result, these homemade candied lemons are a must-try addition to your kitchen repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Lemons
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 240 milliliters Water
- 1 sheet Optional: parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Wash the lemons thoroughly to remove any wax or residue. Thinly slice the lemons into 1/8-inch (3 mm) rounds, discarding any seeds.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear.
Reduce the heat to low, then carefully submerge the lemon slices into the sugar water. Simmer for 15 minutes, making sure the slices remain submerged.
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, gently transfer the lemon slices from the syrup onto the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer with minimal overlapping.
Bake the lemon slices in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are slightly translucent and tacky but not overly sticky.
Remove the candied lemon slices from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the parchment paper. They will firm up as they cool.
Once cooled, store the candied lemon slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
