Low Fat Candied Lemon Peel Recipe

Low Fat Candied Lemon Peel Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Method

1. With a vegetable peeler, remove long strips of zest (without pith) from lemon: cut into julienne.
2. Place in a small saucepan and cover with cold water.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Cook for 7 minutes; drain.
5. Return strips to pan and add sugar and 1/2 cup water; return to a simmer.
6. Cook over low heat until zest is translucent and syrup is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Transfer strips to wax paper with a slotted spoon; let cool.
8. The zest will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

MAKES ABOUT 1/3 CUP.

1. Calories per tablespoon; 0 grams fat

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