How do I create candied orange and lemon slices to decorate my citrus desserts?
Candied orange and lemon slices make a colouful garnish for pies, cheesecakes or fruit-flavoured ice cream. Here’s my favourite recipe: Create a simple syrup by combining one cup of water with one cup of granulated sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add a single layer of 1/4-inch (7 mm) orange or lemon slices (each piece of fruit must be submerged). Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and allow the fruit to cool in the syrup. Remove the fruit and place on a wire rack until excess syrup has dripped off and the fruit is dry to the touch. Use immediately as a garnish or store in an airtight container between sheets of waxed paper.
