Description
A simple recipe for homemade lemon candy with a sweet and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp citric acid (optional for extra tartness)
- Food coloring (yellow, optional)
Instructions
- Mix sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a saucepan.
- Heat on medium until sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in citric acid and food coloring if using.
- Pour into candy molds or onto a greased surface.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent sticking.
- Adjust citric acid to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg