How long do sugared lemons last?

Sugared lemons will last one month stored in a container, with the lid ajar (or leave them out on the counter). Place wax paper or parchment paper between layers and re-sugar lemons as needed.

How far in advance can I decorate a cake with sugared lemons?

As long as the cake isn't in the refrigerator or covered (with a cake dome) you can decorate a cake with sugared lemons the same day at any point. Once the sugared lemons or limes are covered or have moisture around them they will begin to sweat and the sugar they are coated in will melt.

Sugared Lemons and Limes

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Sugared lemons and limes are the perfect garnish for special desserts and pretty cakes!

Author: Alie Romano
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 38 slices 1x
Category: candy
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Canadian

Ingredients

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4 cups water
3 cups granulated sugar
2 large organic lemons
3 organic limes
1/2 cup extra fine sugar

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Instructions

Wash lemons and limes, pat dry and thinly slice into approx. 1/8-1/4 inch slices. Make sure you don’t slice them too thin or you will lose the pulp as they boil.
In one large pot add 2 cups of water and 1½ cups of the granulated sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved. In another large pot do the same, this is so you have one pot for the lemons and one pot for the limes.
Lower to a simmer and add a layer of sliced lemons (don’t overcrowd them) to one pot and sliced limes in the other pot. Simmer lemons and limes for 20-25 mins or until translucent. Carefully transfer to a drying rack, lined with wax paper. Repeat until you’ve used all the lemon/lime slices.
Let lemon and lime slices air-dry overnight (you can remove the wax paper at this point).
Then press each slice into a bowl of extra fine sugar and place back on the drying rack. Let sugared lemons and limes dry for approx. 1 hour (depending on how sticky your slices are).

Notes

Store sugared fruit between pieces of waxed or parchment paper and place in a container with the lid ajar for 1 month.

Continue to re-sugar lemons as needed. Sometimes it takes 3-4 times.

Reserve syrup for another use.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 56
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 0
Fat: 0
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 1mg
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 14.9g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0

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