Candied Lemon Slices

1. 1

   Slice the lemons into thin, neat slices. Discard the end bits, and remove the pips.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, salt and vanilla. Bring to a gentle simmer, stir, and simmer, stirring a few times, until the sugar has dissolved.

3. 3

   Next to the stove, put down a double thickness of nonstick paper or wax paper.

4. 4

   Add the lemon slices and bring back to a simmer, until the slices are soft and the skin just turning translucent, but they should not fall apart! (About 5 minutes).

5. 5

   Remove the slices with a slotted spoon and place on the nonstick or wax paper, and leave to cool.

6. 6

   Use as a topping for lemon (or lime) pies, or as a cake topping.

7. 7

   (I am not sure at this stage how long they can be kept as I have not tried keeping them. They should be fine, covered, at room temperature, for a day).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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