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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Condiments Etc Fruit Easy Beginner Cook Low Fat Dietary Gifts Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Garnishes Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Lime Number Of Servings

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.

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.
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.
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.

Ingredients

limes, sugar, water