Dushi di Limon (lemon sweet)

Instructions

1. Wash the lemons, peel off the zest in thin strips and cut them into little sticks.
2. Blanch the zest for 2 minutes in a pan of boiling water, then drain.
3. In a saucepan, bring the water and 250 g of sugar to the boil to make a syrup.
4. Add the zest and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until they turn translucent.
5. Drain the zest on a wire rack, then roll them in caster sugar to coat.
6. Leave to dry in the open air for an hour before storing in an airtight box.