Savory Lemon Confit

By á-3514

Ingredients

• 3 lemons, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• Pinch chile flakes

Preparation

Step 1

With a serrated knife, slice the lemons as thin as possible. Using the tip of a paring knife, remove any seeds from the lemon slices.

In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, salt and chile flakes to a boil. Add the lemon slices and simmer 10 minutes.

Remove from heat, and place the saucepan in the refrigerator. When the liquid is cool, the lemons are ready to use.