# Candied Limes

This recipe shows how to make candied lime wheels, which can be also applied to lemons and oranges.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 12 limes

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- sharp knife
- mandolin slicer
- protective glove
- heavy bottom saucepan
- wooden spoon
- fork
- tongs
- parchment paper
- measuring cup

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhyteelephant/video/7256170478170082565
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/21fd0385-3a34-46e8-a047-9eb709854d5c
- Extracted: 2025-01-19

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