Use this light and sweet low-FODMAP lemon or lime sugar to enhance your rim for a fancy low-FODMAP martini, to decorate low-FODMAP Lime Cakes, pies and low-FODMAP sugar cookies, stir into tea or anything else you wish. Low-FODMAP citrus sugar is low-FODMAP sunshine!
Substitute oranges for a different citrus flavor (like for a low-FODMAP Orange Bread).
Easy and so delicious,
You may love my low-FODMAP Key Lime Pie Martini recipe. Or check out over 300 more low-FODMAP recipes on the blog! IBS-friendly.
Be healthy and happy,
Rachel Pauls, MD
Low-FODMAP Lemon or Lime Sugar Recipe; Gluten-free, Vegan
Although this recipe has not been tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving size: 1 tbsp
Servings: multiple
Ingredients:
- 1-1.5 cups white sugar (depending on how juicy your fruit is)
- For vegan option, ensure vegan certified sugar is used
- Juice from one lemon or lime
- Zest from one lemon or lime
- Extra peel, if desired for decorating
Directions:
- Combine sugar with juice and zest from one lemon or lime. Should be slightly clumpy, not saturated
- Spread on cookie sheet or wax paper to dry for about an hour
- Place in spice bottle to store for use
- Hint: to make candied lemon or lime peel, take strips of peel (remove pith) and coil around your finger. Place in sugar for 1-2 days to coat and dry. That easy!
