4 cups of sugar
4 cups of water
1 tablespoon of green food coloring
30 limes with fine and small peels
4 cups of sugar
4 cups of water
1 tablespoon of green food coloring
30 limes with fine and small peels
Scrub the lime peels with a brush
Cut off the top of each lime, leaving an opening for a spoonful of coffee
Cook the limes in plenty of water for 10 minutes, covered
Drain and repeat the process twice, changing the water and cooking for the last 20 minutes
Drain, let cool, and remove all pulp
Put the lime peels in a pot and cover with water
Let it soak for three days, changing the water several times
Drain and eliminate any remaining pulp
Bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved
Simmer until you reach a syrupy consistency
Let cool
Marry the lime syrup to the peels, letting them rest overnight
Heat everything again and cook for about 30 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly
Wait for it to cool and put in a compote jar.