Lemon Candy Recipes

Pucker up, buttercup! Nothing complements the sweetness of candy like the tart flavor of lemon. Whether the lemon taste comes from zest, juice, extract, or flavoring oils, the sweet-and-sour balance of these lemon candies is sublime. Fresh lemons are readily available year-round, so you can enjoy these candies any time.

  • The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    Lemon fudge combines a silky smooth white chocolate fudge with the vibrant taste of tart lemons. We think this refreshing candy that has just the right combination of sweet and sour citrus.

  • The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    Lemon Chews are wonderfully sweet-tart candies with a smooth, chewy texture and flavor similar to Starburst candies.

  • The Spruce / Julia Estrada

    You won't believe how easy it is to make these smooth Lemon Creams! Whip them up in the mixer, dunk them in chocolate, and people will think you bought them from a candy shop. Try them with other citrus flavors, too.

  • The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    Lemon peel can be candied to make a deliciously fresh, zesty treat that can be eaten on its own or used in other recipes, like the lemon bark recipe above. You can also use the peel of other citrus fruits, like oranges or grapefruits.

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  • The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    Smooth white chocolate and vibrant lemon and orange flavors blend in these decadent gourmet truffles.

  • The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    This Lemon Marshmallows recipe produces a light, fluffy marshmallow sparkling with sweet-tart lemon flavor.