TART 'N' SWEET GRAPEFRUIT PEEL

Tart 'n' Sweet Grapefruit Peel image

I hadn't made this recipe for some 20 years ... then I spotted something in a magazine that made me think of it. The candied peel was so tasty, I don't think I'll put the recipe away again! note to editors: okay to call this candied grapefruit peel in romance, we didn't want to use that for the title because we used that title in 2003 CW Christmas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h35m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 large grapefruit
2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-3/4 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

With a sharp knife, score each grapefruit into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen and remove peel with a spoon (save fruit for another use). Place peel in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain. Repeat process twice, draining each time. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape excess pulp from peel. Cut into 1/4-in. strips. , In another saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups sugar, water, honey and salt. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add grapefruit strips; boil gently for 50-60 minutes or until almost all of the syrup is absorbed and peel is transparent, stirring occasionally (watch carefully to prevent scorching)., Drain strips in a colander; let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle remaining sugar into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle strips over sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.