Candied Lemon Slices

Instructions

1. Wash and pat the lemon dry. Slice the lemon finely.
2. Bring a small pan of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat.
3. Drop the lemon slices into the hot water and let it cook in the residual heat for about a minute.
4. Then pick them out and plunge them into an ice bath.
5. In the meantime, heat a medium saucepan. Add sugar and water to it and bring to a rolling boil,
6. Add the cooled lemon slices and reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Let it simmer (not boil) for 1 hour until the rind becomes translucent. Flip it every 20 minutes or so to let it cook evenly.
8. Drain the slices and transfer onto a wire rack covered with parchment/wax paper.
9. Let it cool. Use as needed.