How to Make Your Own Candied Lemon Peel - lemons

Method

• Wash your lemons thoroughly, With a knife or a sharp peeler, peel each lemon in large strips, leaving the white pith behind; remove any remaining white pith from the peels with a paring knife.
• Place the peel in a heavy-bottomed pot and cover with 1 cup of cold water.
• Bring to a boil and strain.
• Repeat this step three times.
• Place peel, 4 cups of water, sugar, and light corn syrup in a medium-sized pot.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the mixture forms a thick syrup and the peel becomes translucent.
• When the syrup has cooled, remove the peel and cut it into strips.
• Return the strips to the syrup.
• The peel can be stored (in the syrup) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• When you want to use the peel for decorative effect, remove the peel from the syrup and roll in granulated sugar.
• Use immediately or let dry on a rack overnight.
• Substitution: Orange peel can be substituted for lemon peel in equal amounts to create a candied orange peel.