Wash and dry your chosen fruit.

Cut the fruit into even pieces.

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves.

Gently add the fruit slices to the syrup. Stir carefully to coat them evenly.

Allow the fruit to simmer in the syrup for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Once the fruit is tender and translucent, remove it from the heat and drain in a colander.

Spread the drained fruit onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them dry at room temperature for several hours or overnight.

Once dry, store the candied fruit in an airtight container.