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3 lemons
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup water
REMOVE peel from lemons from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler. Slice peel into thin ribbons.
PLACE in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then drain immediately. Repeat 2 times to remove bitterness.
RETURN peel to saucepan. Add 1 cup sugar and water and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender, about 15 min. Drain, reserving syrup for another use, then place peel onto a paper-towel-lined plate. Toss peel in remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl until well coated, then transfer to a plate to dry completely.
Calories 64, Carbohydrates 17g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 1mg.
Use leftover lemon syrup in cocktails that call for simple syrup, or in a non-alcoholic sparkling lemonade: Combine 1/2 cup lemon syrup, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 2 cups club soda. Serve over ice.