Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1/2 tsp citric acid
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust with powdered sugar.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Clip a candy thermometer to the side.
- Bring to a boil without stirring until mixture reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage).
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon extract, and citric acid—mixture will foam.
- Pour immediately into small silicone candy molds (lemon-shaped if available) or mini muffin tin cups. Let cool completely (about 15 minutes).
- Remove from molds and toss gently in powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
Notes
- For a fizzy bite, dust candies lightly with cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda mix (1:1) just before serving.
- Use food-safe citric acid—handle with care to avoid skin irritation.
- You can infuse the syrup with a lemon peel strip while heating, then strain before boiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Boiling, molding
- Cuisine: British Magical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 68 Kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
