Candied Limes
Directions
- 1Cut the limes into wheels using a sharp knife or mandolin slicer (use a protective glove with the mandolin).
- 2In a heavy bottom saucepan, add one cup of sugar and one cup of water.
- 3Bring the mixture to a boil to dissolve the sugar and make a simple syrup.
- 4Reduce heat to a very low simmer.
- 5Carefully add the lime wheels to the simmering syrup.
- 6Let it gently simmer for 25-30 minutes, turning the limes over halfway through.
- 7Remove the limes from the stove once the syrup begins to brown and the limes are translucent.
- 8Place the candied lime wheels on parchment paper to cool.
- 9Pour the remaining lime-flavored simple syrup into a measuring cup for later use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 12 limes
Equipment
sharp knifemandolin slicerprotective gloveheavy bottom saucepanwooden spoonforktongsparchment papermeasuring cup