Candied Tahiti limes in thick syrup
Tahitian lime peels, softened in water for several days, then candied in a thick sugar syrup. A patient preparation.
This recipe requires five days of soaking to soften the bitterness of the peels. The result is a clear and fragrant jam.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time1 hr
- Cook time40 min
- Resting120 hr
- Total121 hr 40 min
- DifficultyHard
- CostPricey
- Calories1394 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodImmersing and confiscation
- Estimated cost$121.48 $12.15 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $119.10
- $2.32
- $0.06
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash the lemons and scrub off their outer layer to remove any blemishes. ≈ 2 min
- Cut the fruit in half lengthwise, then into four pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Boil for 10 minutes, until the center is tender.
- Let the tea steep for two days, changing the water several times, to reduce the bitterness.
- Remove the central part and discard it. ≈ 3 min
- Boil the peels in salted water. Discard this water, then start again with fresh, hot, and unsalted water.
- Let it soak for another three days, changing the water regularly.
- Prepare the syrup: bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Skim off any dark foam that forms on the surface.
- Pour the peels into the hot syrup and simmer for 10 minutes. As soon as the syrup returns to a boil, remove the peels immediately to prevent the fruit from becoming hard.
The bill
Candied Tahiti limes in thick syrup
- 5 kg of Tahiti green lemons$119.10
- 3 kilograms of sugar$2.32
- 1/2 tablespoon of salt$0.06
Total$121.48
that's $12.15 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 1394 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 314.8 g |
| Sugars | 309.6 g |
| Fiber | 21.5 g |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Salt | 0.09 g |
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