Sunday, October 30, 2011

CANDIED LEMON SLICES-OVEN BAKED RECIPE


5 small lemons

(or limes or oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, etc.)
1 cup Powdered Sugar or more as needed

1/4 C. Caster Sugar


Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 275*F.
2
Line a 15x10x1" baking pan with parchment paper(or wax paper).
3
Cut 2 small lemons crosswise into 1/8-1/4 inch thick slices.
4
Arrange in a single layer on pan.
5
Dredge lemon slices in powdered sugar.
6
Bake in at 275*F. 45 minutes take out of oven and re-dredge in powdered sugar bake for another 45 mins or until lemons are almost dry and covered with
a sugary glaze. While still warm, loosen slices from paper to prevent sticking.
7.
Drain away syrup from the pan and reserve for other recipes
8.
on a fresh sheet of parchment paper, spread a scant layer of caster sugar, lay a single layer lemon slices and sprinkle caster sugar on top

Store in an air tight container separated by a layer of wax or parchment paper. I then keep it in the fridge.

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