How to Make Candied Grapefruit

Steps

• 1

  Quarter grapefruits and remove the fruit, leaving the white pith. Cut each quarter of peel into half-inch strips.

  
• 2

  Place peels in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring water to a boil, let it boil for a minute, drain and repeat for a total of 4 times.

  
• 3

  After the last drain, return peels to saucepan. Sprinkle 1 cup sugar over peels and fill saucepan with just enough water to cover grapefruit. Bring to a simmer and lower heat, keeping it at a gentle, low simmer for 2 hours. After that, a lot of the water will be absorbed and what’s left should be syrupy.

  
• 4

  Line a baking tray with wax or parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Use a slotted spoon and transfer peel to the rack. Let peel dry 2 to 4 hours.

  
• 5

  When ready to serve, roll peels in additional sugar (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup).