Candied Key Limes and Lime Syrup

Step 1

1 Combine the water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar

Step 2

2 Add the lime wheels (in batches if necessary) and lemon grass; reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes (barely bubbling)

Step 3

3 Remove from the heat

Step 4

4 Transfer the lime wheels and their syrup to a container and refrigerate overnight

Step 5

5 The fruit will become candied

Step 6

6 For future storage, transfer the lime wheels to a separate container

Step 7

7 Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the lemon grass

Step 8

8 Refrigerate both containers as described in the headnote