Name: Candied Lemon Peel
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 8 large lemons -; 2 cups sugar -; 2 cups water -; 1-1/2 cups superfine sugar -; 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips -; 2 tablespoons shortening -

Recipe information

Cooking:

1 hour 45 min.

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Ingredients for - Candied Lemon Peel

1. 8 large lemons -

2. 2 cups sugar -

3. 2 cups water -

4. 1-1/2 cups superfine sugar -

5. 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips -

6. 2 tablespoons shortening -

How to cook deliciously - Candied Lemon Peel

1. Stage

With a sharp knife, score each lemon, cutting peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen and remove peel with a spoon (save fruit for another use).

2. Stage

Place peel in a large heavy saucepan and cover with cold water.

3. Stage

Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4-in. strips.

4. Stage

In another saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until peels are transparent, stirring occasionally.

5. Stage

Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks placed over a baking pan. Let stand for 1 hour. Sprinkle superfine sugar into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle strips over sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally.

6. Stage

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each strip into chocolate mixture; place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.