You can make your own candied lemon, if you have the time. Use a zester to peel long strips of lemon zest and place in a saucepan with a thin, even covering of sugar and a little water.

Spoon the lemon curd and cream mixture into the middle ... Place a delicate mound of candied zest in the middle of the pavlova, and serve.

Press 1 cup candied fruit onto bottom of prepared cake ... about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice; remove from heat. Remove cake pan from steamer; remove foil, and let cake cool slightly ...