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dried lemon slices on a white plate.

Homemade Dried Lemon Slices

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Learn how to dry lemon slices at home using your oven. Use to decorate any tasty dessert of your choice.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings 15 pieces
Calories 6
Author Jhanelle Golding

Ingredients

  • 3 (324 g) whole lemons

Instructions

Dried Lemons:

  • Preheat the oven to the lowest temperature setting that’s available (about 70 C or 160 F) Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Wash and dry three whole lemons. Cut the ends off the lemons. Then cut each into five slices about an ⅛ of an inch thick.
  • Place the slices spaced apart on the baking tray. Put in the oven and allow them to dry for six to eight hours. Flip them halfway through the drying time.
  • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool before using. They will get even harder as they cool.
  • As an optional step, brush with edible gold paint or luster dust for a more elegant look.

Notes

  • Slice the lemons as evenly in thickness as possible so they can dry around the same time.
  • Check on the lemons every hour to ensure they are not trying too quickly.
  • Store in an airtight container or jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg