Limoncello Lemon Confit

Name: Limoncello Lemon Confit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lemon, scrubbed clean; ½ cup (105 g) sugar; ½ cup (125 ml) water; ½ cup (125 ml) limoncello liqueur

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Preparation 15 min
Cooking 20 min
Servings 12
Makes 10 to 12 slices

Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made with lemon zest that has been infused with alcohol. Only lemons found in the South—in and around the Naples area—can be used to make this boozy treat that’s often enjoyed as a digestif.

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Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 1 lemon, scrubbed clean
- ½ cup (105 g) sugar
- ½ cup (125 ml) water
- ½ cup (125 ml) limoncello liqueur

Preparation

- Cut the lemon into 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick slices. Remove the seeds. Place in a small saucepan.
- Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 minutes. Drain the lemon slices and set aside. Discard the cooking water.
- In the same saucepan, bring the sugar, water and limoncello to a boil until the sugar has dissolved. Add the lemon slices and let simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until tender and translucent. Let cool completely in the syrup. When ready to serve, drain the lemon slices.
- Beautiful as garnish for Ricotta Cake.

Limoncello Lemon Confit

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