Candied Lime Slices

Great for cake and dessert decorations.

2 limes
1 cup sugar

Set up an ice bath and a wire rack set over a baking sheet or parchment paper.

Using a mandolin, cut limes into ⅛” slices. Discard seeds and the ends.

To a saucepan set over high heat, add water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add lime slices, stir gently until softened, about 1 minute. Remove lime slices from the water and immediately transfer them to the ice bath.

To a saucepan set over medium-high heat, add sugar and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Stir gently to dissolve sugar. When the mixture is boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and add lime slices, arranging them in one layer. Simmer gently until rinds are translucent, 45 to 60 minutes.

Carefully transfer lime slices to the wire rack. Let set for at least 1 hour or until the slices have hardened slightly and are no longer sticky.