Lemon peel sweet is a traditional delight in Costa Rica. With a simple process, a unique dessert with a bittersweet flavor is achieved. Ideal to enjoy alone or accompanied by ice cream, bread rolls, or neutral desserts. A true delight that surprises with its originality and flavor.
Lemon peel sweet is a smooth and aromatic delight, perfect to accompany an afternoon tea or coffee.
Its preparation requires patience and care, but the final result is worth it.
Once the cooking and resting process is complete, a dense syrup full of citrus flavor is achieved that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Lemon Peel Sweet
Ingredients
1 ½ kilogram of Lemon
½ kilogram of Sugar
1 Cinnamon stick
2 Cloves
Allspice leaf
Preparation
Step 1 : The lemon is washed and cut into quarters.
Step 2 : Only the peel is used, which is cooked in water with salt and 2 teaspoons of baking soda until soft.
Step 3 : Then, remove from heat and rinse several times.
Step 4 : Subsequently, about 20 lemon peels are placed in 2 cups of water with half of the sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 allspice leaf, and let it rest for about 20 minutes.
Step 5 : Finally, add the remaining sugar and cook until the syrup thickens and acquires a thick consistency.
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