Ingredients for Candied Grapefruit Peel
- Grapefruits
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups water
- Superfine Sugar
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How to Make Candied Grapefruit Peel
- Wash and thoroughly scrub 1 large grapefruit (or a combination of grapefruit and oranges).
- Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the outer peel, avoiding the white pith as much as possible. Cut the peel into thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick).
- Place the peel strips in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then drain. Repeat this process 3 times to remove bitterness.
- In the same saucepan, combine the drained peel with 2 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for approximately 45 minutes, or until the peel is translucent and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the peel from the syrup and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can roll the candied peel in granulated sugar for extra sweetness and sparkle (optional).
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
35g
Fat
0g
Carbs
3g