Description
Tangy, sweet, and perfectly hard, these classic lemon hard candies are made with fresh citrus and zero artificial preservatives.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated white sugar
1/2 cup filtered water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup extra sugar for coating
Instructions
Step 1: Mix sugar, water, lemon juice, and cream of tartar in a heavy saucepan.
Step 2: Stir over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Step 3: Bring to a boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F to 310°F on a candy thermometer.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in the lemon extract.
Step 5: Carefully pour the syrup into silicone molds or drop onto parchment paper.
Step 6: Let cool completely at room temperature until hard.
Step 7: Toss the hardened candies in granulated sugar to coat.
Notes
Ensure your candy thermometer is accurate by testing it in boiling water (should read 212°F at sea level).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
