Candied Grapefruit Peel

 

Candied Grapefruit Peel has become a delicious tradition in my house every holiday.  I make it every year and it is always a hit.  People always ask me for the recipe, so I have decided to make it publicly available to the world so I don’t have to send it by email and so that you, my dear readers, can enjoy a little bit of Christmas cheer.

 

INGREDIENTS

4 Medium Grapefruits

2 Cups of Granulated Sugar

1 Cup of Water

1 Cup Superfine Granulated Sugar

 

PREPARATION

With peel still on fruit, quarter peel lengthwise then remove, keeping pieces of peel intact. Reserve fruit for another use – I usually make juice with it.  Cut pieces in small stripes.

 

Put peel in a saucepan filled with cold water and bring to boil over moderate heat.  Boil for a minute or two and drain.  Repeat procedure 4 times to remove bitterness.

 

Bring Granulated Sugar and Water to boil in a large heavy skillet, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  Add peel and boil, stirring, until most syrup is absorbed, about 10 – 12 minutes.

 

Turn peel onto a previously lightly oiled rack, separating pieces.  Dry candied peel, uncovered at room temperature until only slightly sticky, 6 to 8 hours.  Toss, a few pieces at time, in Superfine Sugar, shaking off excess, place it in a cool dish and enjoy it!