Candied Grapefruit Peels
BY SAVOR THE FLAVOUR
What You Need
You'll need only three simple ingredients to make these candied grapefruit peels!
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Prep the Fruit
1. Wash, dry, and halve the grapefruit.
2. Squeeze the juice from each half with a citrus reamer.
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Scrape & Slice
3. Use a grapefruit spoon to scrape out the membranes.
4. Slice the peel into 1 cm strips.
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Blanch
5. Simmer in water for 5 min.
6. Drain and shock in ice water, then repeat step 5 -6 four more times.
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Candying
7. Dissolve the sugar in the water to make a simple syrup.
8. Add the peels and simmer for 45 min, or until translucent.
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Dry
9. Spread the peels on a wire rack set over a cookie sheet.
10. Let them dry in a 180°F oven for 1 1/2 hours.
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Almost Done!
11. Roll the peel in granulated sugar while it's still tacky.
12. Let it cool completely, and enjoy!
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Enjoy!
You'll love this tasty candied grapefruit peel as a snack, or use it in baked goods for an extra special treat!
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