How to make Rainy-Day Lemon Drop Candies
Add a little zest to an otherwise dull, rainy day by making homemade lemon drop candies. Lemon drop candies have been enjoyed in the United States and around the world for centuries. Follow a time-honored recipe to create something sweet for family and friends. The zest of the lemon might be just what is needed to brighten an dreary afternoon. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Cookie sheet
- Fine sugar
- Lemon
- Sauce pan
- Butter
- Wax paper
Instructions
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Mix together find sugar and lemon juice to create a zesty treat. Pour 1 cup of fine sugar, or caster sugar, into a heavy sauce pan. Squeeze just enough juice from a lemon to dissolve the sugar. Stir the mixture together.
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Combine the mixture by bringing the ingredients to a boil. Boil the sugary mixture until the consistency reaches that of a heavy syrup. Stir constantly. Remove from heat.
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Share homemade lemon drop candies with friends and neighbors. Dollop small drops of the mixture on a buttered cookie sheet. Allow time for cooling. Store the candies in a closed container lined with wax paper.
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