🍋 Candied lemon peel, a citrus ingredient with multiple uses
Candied lemon peel is appreciated for its vibrant aroma and tender texture. The candying process gently softens the natural bitterness of lemon peel while preserving its characteristic citrus intensity.
Thanks to this traditional method, the peel develops a refined balance between freshness, sweetness and aromatic depth, making it a versatile ingredient for both sweet and savory cuisine.
Unlike dehydrated fruits , candied fruits are obtained through a gradual candying process. The fruit’s natural water is slowly replaced by sugar syrup, ensuring softness, stability and long shelf life.
✨ Characteristics of candied lemon peel
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Intense and natural lemon aroma |
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Tender texture with good structure |
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Balanced freshness and sweetness |
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Suitable for sweet and savory applications |
🍰🍲 How to use candied lemon peel?
Candied lemon peel is traditionally used in pastry to flavor cakes, brioches, biscuits and confectionery. It adds a refined citrus note without overpowering other ingredients.
It is also highly appreciated in savory cooking. Its aromatic intensity pairs particularly well with slow-cooked dishes such as tagines, where candied lemon peel enhances spices and brings balance to rich flavors.
This versatility makes it a valuable ingredient for creative, traditional and modern cuisine alike.
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Cakes, biscuits, brioches and confectionery |
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Chocolate coatings and gourmet sweets |
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Tagines and savory Mediterranean-style dishes |
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Aromatic finishing touches and culinary decoration |
For recipe ideas:
👉 Recipes with candied fruits
📜 Origin and candying method
Lemon is a citrus fruit renowned for its freshness and aromatic power. The candying process relies on traditional know-how designed to preserve these qualities while gently softening the peel.
This method produces candied lemon peel that is stable, uniform and perfectly suited to the requirements of fine pastry and gourmet cuisine.
Learn more about candied fruits:
👉 Candied fruits: origins and methods
Botanical reference: Lemon .
📦 Packaging & storage
Candied lemon peel is vacuum-packed to ensure optimal hygiene and reliable preservation during transport.
Shelf life: up to 12 months. Ideally stored in the fruit and vegetable drawer of the refrigerator.
After opening, keep in an airtight container.
✨ The Passion du Fruit signature
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Versatility & character
Candied fruits selected for their aromatic intensity and consistency. |
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Quality & hygiene
Vacuum packaging to preserve freshness and food safety. |
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Careful shipping
Packaging adapted to delicate and premium products. |
❓ FAQ – Candied lemon peel
Is candied lemon peel bitter?
No, the candying process reduces bitterness while preserving the lemon aroma.
Can it be used in savory dishes?
Yes, it pairs perfectly with savory recipes such as tagines and slow-cooked dishes.
Is it suitable for pastry?
Absolutely. It enhances cakes, biscuits and confectionery with an elegant citrus note.
How should it be stored after opening?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
