CANDIED GRAPEFRUIT PEEL
My mother always made this fruity holiday sweet-and so do I. It takes time, but the house is filled with a Christmasy" aroma while the grapefruit cools-and the candied sticks are simply delicious!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield about 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, score grapefruit into 8 to 10 wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a tablespoon. With a small sharp knife, carefully remove white pith from peel. (Save fruit for another use.) , In a large saucepan, combine peel and salt; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Drain. Repeat process twice (only covering with water and not adding more salt). Cool for 10 minutes. Cut peel into 1/4- to 1/2-in. strips; set aside., In the same saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add grapefruit peel. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-38 minutes or until syrup is almost absorbed and peel is transparent, stirring occasionally (watch carefully to prevent scorching)., Drain any remaining syrup. Cool peel in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet for at least 2-1/2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining sugar if needed. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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