Lemon Slices For 50 Recipes

CANDIED LEMON SLICES

Steps:

• Combine the water and sugar in a large 12" or 14" skillet over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Place the lemon slices into the skillet in a single layer. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes flipping the slices occasionally throughout.
• Remove the lemon slices to a parchment lined baking sheet letting as much excess syrup drip off as possible. (*see note)
• Let dry on the baking sheet uncovered at room temperature for 24 hours. The candied lemon slices will be tacky after drying for 24 hours but dry enough to use as garnishes or chop up into baking recipes, etc.
• Store any leftover lemon slices between sheets of parchment in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

CREAMY LEMON SLICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line an 18X28cm slice tray with baking paper and set aside.
• Crush the biscuits until they resemble fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and mix to combine.
• Press the biscuit mixture firmly into the base of the tin. Bake for 10 minutes in the oven. Remove and allow to cool.
• Using electric beaters or a stand mixer, beat the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and eggs until creamy (approximately 4-5 minutes). Note: the mixture will be very runny at this stage.
• Pour the liquid onto the prepared base and bake for 15 minutes or until set. Allow to cool in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours (preferably overnight).
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line an 18X28cm slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the Thermomix on 80 degrees, Speed 2, 3 minutes (or until melted).
• Add the biscuits and crush on Speed 8, 5 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 5 seconds.
• Firmly press the mixture into the base of the prepared tin and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Place the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and eggs into a clean and dry Thermomix bowl and mix on Speed 4, 45 seconds. Scrape down the sides and mix for a further 45 seconds or until creamy. Note: the mixture will be very runny at this stage.
• Pour the liquid into the prepared base and bake for 15 minutes or until set.
• Allow to cool in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours (preferably overnight).
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

LEMON SLICES ...-FOR 50

Steps:

• Mix flour with powdered sugar,cut in the butter as for a pie crust. Press into the bottom of a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove.
• In a small bowel,with an electric mixer, beat eggs till light. Gradually beat in sugar. Add lemon juice. Sift flour with baking powder,add to batter with lemon rind. Beat until blended. Pour into hot crust. Return to oven, bake 25 minutes longer at 350. Cool, sprinkle lightly with confection sugar. Enjoy this luscious treat.

CANDIED LEMON SLICES

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut lemon into 12 paper-thin slices; discard seeds and ends of rind.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and add lemon slices; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Drain, and immediately plunge slices into ice-water bath. Drain.
• Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium skillet, swirling to dissolve sugar. When liquid is clear and bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low. Add lemon slices, arranging them in one layer with tongs. Simmer (do not let boil) until rinds are translucent, about 1 hour.
• Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let stand until ready to serve. Lemon slices can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 day.