Oven-Baked Lemon Sugar Crystals

Ingredients

- 1 cup water
- 1 large lemon, zested
- 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Begin by preheating your oven to 200°F (93°C). Ensure the oven rack is in the middle position to provide even heat distribution.

2. Prepare the Lemon Sugar Mixture:
In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water and the zest of one large lemon. Place the pan on the stove and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. This should take about 5 minutes.

3. Infuse the Sugar:
Once the lemon zest mixture is simmering, add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely into the liquid. This typically takes an additional 3 minutes.

4. Cool and Strain:
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Strain the liquid to remove the lemon zest, ensuring only the infused sugar syrup remains.

5. Create Syrup Layer:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully pour the lemon sugar syrup onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure a uniform layer.

6. Bake the Sugar Syrup:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure the sugar is drying evenly. The goal is to evaporate the moisture, leaving behind a hardened, crackled sugar surface.

7. Cool and Break Into Crystals:
Once the sugar is completely hardened and golden, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Using your hands, gently break the sugar sheet into small crystal-like pieces.

8. Serve and Enjoy:
Your Oven-Baked Lemon Sugar Crystals are now ready to be enjoyed as a zesty, sweet snack.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Snack

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Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 774 calories for the entire dish

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