Candied grapefruit peel
Candied grapefruit peel recipe in the candy category
Recipe ingredients:
- Peels from 3 grapefruits, cut into large pieces
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
Recipe method:
- Place grapefruit peels in a saucepan and cover them water.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then reduce the heat to simmer.
- Cook for about 25 minutes or until the peels are soft.
- Drain the peels and remove bitter white pith with a paring knife, leaving just the skin.
- Slice the peel into thin strips.
- In a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, the 1 cup water and corn syrup.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the strips of peel.
- Cook the strips until they become translucent, about 45 to 50 minutes, depending on their thickness.
- Remove the strips with a slotted spoon and drain them.
- Sprinkle a thick layer of sugar onto a large plate.
- Spoon the peel strips onto the sugar and toss them with a fork to coat them evenly.
- Transfer the strips to a large sheet of wax paper and let them dry for about 1 to 2 hours.
- Store the peel, covered, at room temperature. It will keep at least 2 weeks.
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