Lemon candy
Serbian lemon slatko: thinly sliced lemons submerged in a thick syrup, followed by three rounds of simmering the syrup at one-hour intervals, resulting in…
This refreshing drink is perfect for hot days. It has a tart, lemon-like flavor.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time1 hr
- Cook time1 hr
- Resting3 hr
- Total5 hr
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories314 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$3.50 $0.18 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $2.34
- $1.16
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Thoroughly peel the lemons, then soak them in boiling water for 30 minutes, followed by cold water.
- Slice them thinly and remove the seeds. ≈ 8 min
- Make a thick syrup using water and sugar. ≈ 3 min
- Place the lemons in the boiling syrup; once the syrup returns to a boil, remove from heat.
- After an hour, drain the syrup and boil it alone for 10 to 15 minutes, then pour it over the lemons.
- Repeat twice, with a one-hour interval between each repetition. ≈ 3 min
- The last time, boil the lemons with the syrup for 15 to 20 minutes, then put them in jars.
The bill
Lemon candy
- 1 kilogram of lemons$2.34
- 1.5 kg of sugar$1.16
Total$3.50
that's $0.18 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 314 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.8 g |
| Sugars | 76 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.03 g |
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