Candied lime wheels are a versatile treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a sweet and tangy snack, a garnish for your favorite cocktails, or a unique addition to your baked goods, candied lime wheels are sure to please. With their bright green color and refreshing citrus flavor, they're a delicious and eye-catching addition to any occasion. Made with just a few simple ingredients, candied lime wheels are easy to make at home and can be stored for weeks.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CANDIED LIME SLICES
Right after joining RZ, I tried & was not able to find a recipe for candied limes, but Chef Neta kindly helped me find this 1 at the Food Network website. Twice since then questions have come up about candied limes, so I thot I would post the recipe. I modified the prep slightly to make it easier & more clear. I use the slices mainly to garnish lime-based beverages, desserts or baked goods, but also cut in sml pieces to add color & flavor to trail mix or add as a sml item to add variety & color to gift baskets. There are prob many more uses that have not occurred to me. Time does not include the drying time.
Provided by twissis
Categories Lime
Time 25m
Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice limes into thin rounds, blanch in a pot of boiling water for 2 min & drain.
- In the same pot, combine water & 1 cup sugar. Bring to a simmer & add lime slices. Simmer for 10-15 min, till white pith of limes looks translucent (May take longer if pith is esp thick or dense).
- Drain & spread out on a cooling rack to dry for at least 1 hour.
- Put 2 tbsp sugar in shallow bowl or saucer. When limes are dry, coat both sides of the lime slices by pressing them into the sugar (May need more sugar for good coverage).
- Store in an airtight container & layer between parchment paper or plastic wrap till ready to use. I freeze these when I make a batch & then just take out what I need to use.
CANDIED LEMON PEEL
This is a good way to use up lemon rind and it goes good with coffee or on cake. It really does taste like candy, and you can do this to ANY citrus fruit. If you use oranges you can add brandy, cloves or other spices the mixture. Chop it up and put it in cookies, or just eat it by itself.
Provided by StevenRN
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut lemons into slices about 1/4 inch thick and remove the fruit pulp. Cut the rings in half so the peels are in long strips.
- Bring water and lemon peel to a boil in a small pan. Drain water, and repeat with fresh cold water. Repeat the boiling step three times (see Editor's Note). Drain and set peels aside.
- Combine 2 cups fresh water with 2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to low and stir in citrus peels; simmer until the white pith is translucent. Store peels in syrup, refrigerated, to keep them soft, or allow them to dry. Toss dry candied peels in additional sugar and store airtight at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g
CANDIED CITRUS
This tart and sweet candied citrus is so easy to make, and it adds a zippy pop to drinks, desserts and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield About 1 dozen citrus slices.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil. Add citrus slices; reduce heat to medium. Cook until slices are translucent, about 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until slices are tender but still intact, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally., Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove slices to a wire rack or a parchment-lined baking pan. Let stand at room temperature overnight to dry. (Save syrup for another use.) If desired, cut slices in half; use to decorate a cake, pie or other dessert, or to garnish drinks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CANDIED KEY LIME SLICES
Yield makes enough to garnish one 9-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a 10-inch sauté pan, bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Add lime slices in a single layer, arranging them so they do not overlap. Cook until white pith is translucent, 30 to 40 minutes, turning slices two or three times during cooking. Using a slotted spatula, carefully transfer slices to a wire rack to cool completely before using.
CANDIED LIME PEEL
Use this candied lime peel as a garnish when you make a delicious Key Lime Tart. Special thanks to Sarah Carey for sharing these instructions.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, carefully remove any thick white pith from lime peel. Cut peel into thin 2-inch-long strips.
- Bring a medium pot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add lime peel to boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lime peel to ice-water bath to cool. Repeat process.
- Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Drain lime peel and add to saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lime peel to a wire rack set over parchment paper to drain. Toss with superfine sugar to coat. Store candied lime peel in an airtight container up to 3 days.
CANDIED CITRUS PEEL
You can use the peel of orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit. This recipe can easily be doubled.
Provided by Jill
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time 9h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place peel strips in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes longer. Drain. Repeat this process two more times.
- In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and 1/4 cup water over high heat until boiling. Place peel in sugar mixture, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Remove peel with slotted spoon and dry on wire rack overnight. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 25 g
CANDIED LEMON SLICES
These tart treats go perfectly with Lemon Crepes and make beautiful garnishes for our Meyer-Lemon and Coconut Layer Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut lemon into 12 paper-thin slices; discard seeds and ends of rind.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and add lemon slices; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Drain, and immediately plunge slices into ice-water bath. Drain.
- Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium skillet, swirling to dissolve sugar. When liquid is clear and bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low. Add lemon slices, arranging them in one layer with tongs. Simmer (do not let boil) until rinds are translucent, about 1 hour.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let stand until ready to serve. Lemon slices can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 day.
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe limes. Avoid limes that are soft or have blemishes.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the limes into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Remove the seeds from the lime slices before candying them. This will help to prevent the candy from becoming bitter.
- Make sure the sugar syrup is completely dissolved before adding the lime slices. This will help to ensure that the candy is evenly coated.
- Bring the sugar syrup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. This will help to thicken the syrup and prevent it from crystallizing.
- Add the lime slices to the sugar syrup and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the slices are translucent. Do not overcook the lime slices, or they will become tough.
- Remove the lime slices from the sugar syrup and drain them on a wire rack. Allow the slices to cool completely before storing them.
Conclusion:
Candied lime wheels are a delicious and versatile candy that can be used in a variety of desserts and drinks. They are also a great way to preserve limes. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own candied lime wheels at home. Just follow these tips and you'll be sure to end up with a delicious and beautiful treat.
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