Low Fat Candied Lemon Zest Recipe

Ingredients

1 lemon, scrubbed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

Method

1.With a vegetable peeler, remove long strips of zest (without pith) from lemon: cut into julienne.

Place in a small saucepan and cover with cold water.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Cook for 7 minutes; drain.

2.Return strips to pan and add sugar and 1/2 cup water; return to a simmer.

Cook over low heat until zest is translucent and syrup is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

Transfer strips to wax paper with a slotted spoon; let cool.

(The zest will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.)

MAKES ABOUT 1/3 CUP.

30 calories per tablespoon; 0 grams fat.

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