Description
Transform your leftover grapefruit peels into a delightful treat with this easy candied grapefruit peel recipe. This sweet and tangy snack not only adds a unique flavor to your desserts and cocktails but also promotes sustainability by reducing food waste. With its chewy texture and vibrant taste, candied grapefruit peel is perfect for snacking or as an elegant garnish for various dishes. Whether you enjoy it straight from the jar or incorporate it into your favorite recipes, this versatile candy will surprise and delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large organic grapefruits
- 3 cups filtered water (plus extra for blanching)
- 3 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
Instructions
- Wash grapefruits thoroughly and carefully slice off the peels, keeping some white pith intact.
- Cut peels into strips about 1/2 inch wide.
- Blanch the strips in boiling water for 10 minutes, then transfer to an ice water bath to halt cooking.
- In a large pot, combine 3 cups of water with 3 cups of sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add blanched peels back to the pot; simmer on low for 60–70 minutes until translucent.
- Remove peels using a slotted spoon and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to dry for an hour before rolling in sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg