Lemon Sweets

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Lemon Sweets

These delicious citrus candies are a refreshing and tart candy that’s perfect for fruit lovers. Their preparation is simple, and they bring a touch of sweetness to any occasion.

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Ingredients :

  • 200 grams of sugar
  • 100 ml of fresh lemon juice
  • 50 grams of butter
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

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Directives:

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice and butter over medium heat. Mix until sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Add zest of lemon and salt, then bring mixture to a boil. Keep baking for about 10 minutes until mixture thickens.
  3. Remove the pan from the fire and incorporate baking soda. The mixture will boil, mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into a pre-buttered mold and let to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  5. Once cooled, cut the sweets into small squares or shapes of your choice.
  6. Coat the candies in granulated sugar to give them a sparkly finish.

Time to get ready:

30 minutes

Total time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Serving Size:
About 20 candies

Additional notes
Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature. You can substitute lemon with other citrus fruits, such as orange or grapefruit, for variation of the flavors.