June flew by too fast! Before I know it, the summer will be over and I have to go back to school. I wish time would just slow down.
It’s July 1st and this means, it’s time for Food Fight!
This is summer, so we’re enjoying some citrus. That’s why we have Lemon and Lime battle it out!
Before we go to the battle, I’d like to share something new to go with this theme. I’m sharing something special that will add any citrus dessert that special touch. It will also give your drink a special touch.
I’m sharing Candied Lemon Peels and Lemon Infused Simple Syrup!
I love making these candied peels and I’ve also made them in orange and lime. Many times, they don’t make it onto the dessert because they are to tasty, I just nibble on them all day.
This recipe is awesome because it’s two recipes in one. While making these candied peels, you are also making infused simple syrup. This syrup should definitely be saved and used in tea, iced tea, cocktails and even pancakes. I used it in pancakes this morning and it was delicious!
Candied Lemon Slices & FOOD FIGHT: Lemon vs. Lime
While making these candied peels, you are also making infused simple syrup. This syrup should definitely be saved and used in tea, iced tea, cocktails and even pancakes.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 tbs of extra fine sugar for coating
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin off the lemon, trying not to get the white part. Slice the peels into thinner strips.
- Add the peels into the small pot and cover it with water. Bring it to boil and boil for about 30 second. Drain the peels and rinse with cold water. Repeat two more times.
- Combine 1 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in a small pot. Heat up on medium heat and stir until the sugar is melted. Add the peels and bring the water to boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for about an hour.
- Drain off the lemon simple syrup into a container and save it. Toss the peels in fine sugar and lay them out to dry.
On To The Food Fight!!
In the LEFT corner, we have LEMON…
In the RIGHT corner, we have LIME…
Now, they will battle and then, you will VOTE! Leave a comment here or on any social media and tell me who do you think is the winner here. The winning team will be shared everywhere I can!
Make sure to visit these special recipes and share them or pin them if you like it!
The FOOD FIGHT happens right here, every month! You can SUBMIT a recipe that you think will help the future team WIN at the party on the 14th of every month! August battle will be …
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White Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate!
And…
FIGHT!
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Orange Lemon Shake-Up | Pomegranate Lime Slushtini
Lavender Lemonade | Adult Cherry Limeade
Strawberry Lemonade | Fresh Squeezed Limeade
Lemon Meringue Milkshake | Key Lime Pie Milkshake
Lemon Curd | Strawberry Lime Poppyseed Vinaigrette
Lemon Marshmallow Meringue Pie | Trace’s Key Lime Pie
Lemon Shaker Pie | Mini Key Lime Pies
Moist Lemon Cupcakes | Cherry Lime Cupcakes
Skinny Lemon Ice Cream | Key Lime Coconut Ice Cream
Lemon Shortbread Cookies | Tequila Lime Coconut Fudge
Grapefruit Lemon Popsicles | Cherry Limeade Popsicles
Lemon Rosemary Scones | Lime and Ginger Cream Scones
Lemon Bars | Key Lime Pound Cake
Lemon Pudding Poke Cake | Key Lime Poke Cake
Lemon Citrus Cookies | Thai Ginger Key Lime Wedding Cookies
Lemon Meringue Tartlets | Easy Key Lime Pie
Lemon Cheesecake Cake | Mini Coconut Lime Bundt Cake
Lemon Glazed Swirl Cake | Key Lime Cupcakes
Chicken Piccata | Lime Marinated Port Tenderloin
Lemon Spaghetti | Lime Cilantro Pasta Salad
Chicken Braised in Lemon and Peppers | Chicken Lime Enchiladas
Roasted Shrimp with Lemon Pasta | Lime Parmesan Risotto
Lemon and Herb Crab Cakes | Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Tacos
Cilantro Grilled Chicken with Lemon | Key Lime Scallop Ceviche
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July 1, 2013 at 10:15 pmwhat a fun post! thanks for sharing my limeade recipe!
lyuba
July 2, 2013 at 2:22 pmThanks so much, Kristen! Thank you for sharing your recipe as well 🙂
Becky
July 2, 2013 at 12:09 pmThanks so much for including my recipe! SOO many tasty lemon recipes!
lyuba
July 2, 2013 at 2:21 pmOf course! It’s too good not to include 🙂
Thank you!
Marysue
July 3, 2013 at 7:19 pmOoooooo…LIME! Lime, lime, lime, lime, lime! Oops, think I got carried away! ;0)
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:06 pmHehehe, not at all. Thanks!
Bill
July 4, 2013 at 11:23 pmHi! Thanks so much for sharing my key lime pie post! I’m glad to find your blog. It looks fantastic! Great recipes and excellent photography! I”ll be following you. Thanks again! 🙂
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:06 pmOf course, Bill! Thank you!!
Crystal
July 5, 2013 at 8:39 amI love this! Such a unique idea! Visiting from the Inspire Me blog hop! Feel free to also link this one up at our Red, White & BBQ Ladies Only Blog Share link party which is now live! 🙂
http://mommifried.com/ladies-only-blog-share-link-party-red-white-bbq/
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:07 pmThanks so much, Crystal!
nikki
July 6, 2013 at 10:10 amLOVE this! Thank you for sharing. People think I’m crazy, but I prefer lemon-flavored anything over chocolate! So, this is perfect for me. (p.s. found you over at Tater Tots & Jello 🙂
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:07 pmChocolate is great but not the king 🙂 I love lemon too!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
July 6, 2013 at 6:43 pmOh, another REALLY tough Food Fight, Lyuba! It’s soooo, soooo close for me again, but I have to vote for …. lemon! Thank you so much for including my Lavender Lemonade in the Fight. 🙂
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:08 pmThanks so much, Tracey!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker
July 6, 2013 at 9:24 pmI just made some sugared Orange and Lemon peels for the first time. they were good! Sounds great! Pinned! Thanks for sharing on Two Cup Tuesday!
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:08 pmYummy, I know! I’m in love 🙂
Thank you so much, Karyn!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
July 7, 2013 at 11:45 amI love using candied lemons during the summer – especially atop lemon cheesecakes 😉 Gorgeous pics Lyuba!
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:09 pmOh yes 🙂
Thank you, Trish!!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls
July 7, 2013 at 4:38 pmOh man…I could have used this idea last week when I wanted to make candied orange peel! Pinning for future reference 🙂
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:10 pmAwesome! Thanks, Lisa 🙂
April
July 7, 2013 at 5:08 pmAh lemon, my one true love! Your candied peels are perfection, and your food fight is such a fun idea! Lemon wins all the way, it has lemon curd on it’s side, what more can I say?? Stopping by from Foodie Fridays!
~April
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:11 pmGreat! Thank you so much!
Lindsay
July 9, 2013 at 12:29 amThanks for sharing my grapefruit-lemon popsicles! Your blog is awesome 🙂
lyuba
July 9, 2013 at 12:11 pmOf course, Lindsay! Thank you so much!
Margie
July 20, 2013 at 3:21 pmJust made your Candied Lemon Peels – LOVE Them and your blog!!! Thanks for posting such yummy goodness. I’ve already recommended your site to my foodie-friends:)
lyuba
July 20, 2013 at 5:52 pmThat makes me so happy! Thank you, Margie!
Erin
July 29, 2013 at 9:21 pmThank you So much for All these wonderful recipes on both Lemons and Limes, but for me I’m a LEMON, LEMON, LEMON Kind of Lady!!!!!! Thanks again and God Bless!
Ann
February 8, 2016 at 4:32 pmCitrus Rinds are excellent additions to so many culinary outcomes. I make a lot of candied rinds, particularly orange. This rind is particularly tempting when the thin candied strips are dipped in dark chocolate about 1/2 to 2/3 coverage, or chopped and added to dark chocolate melted for mold, dips, or any other way you’d use it.Try it blended into unsweetened bakers chocolate you would use in a recipe. I have gotten raves over my orange chocolate cheesecake, for instance. And, you can make so many orange/chocolate treats and party tidbits by adding some to Chocolate truffle balls are really special and i was asked to bring some of the chocolate orange rum truffles i’b brought to another party several years ago. They were a memorable treat to the hostess. As with any handmade treat, Orange (or any citrus) infused vodka makes a lovely gift to someone who enjoys cocktails or plans to serve them.
Many years ago, I gave a bottle of orange infused vodka and one of raspberry-lime infused Tequila to a friend who was opening a tavern located literally in the woods. She loved it, and served a shot to a few folks she hoped to cultivate as “regulars”. She uses my original recipe in many concoctions these days, and her regulars bring friends and area vacationers to her secret “hideaway” tavern. However, local laws were changed to prohibit giving away alcohol to customers, so she has nightly specials of one shot up, or added to any cocktail for whatever the tax would be due for a regularly price bottom shelf shot. Its really good!