Description
A sweet and tangy treat made with fresh lemons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
- Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Increase heat and bring to a boil.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter candy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Candy, Homemade Candy, Sweet Treats