Candied Grapefruit Peel

1. 1

   Take any amount of grapefruit peeling and cut into strips approximately 3-inches long by 1/2 inch wide.

2. 2

   Wash and be sure to remove all pulp.Soak the peeling in salted cold water for three days.

3. 3

   Drain off this water and cover with fresh cold water and bring to a boil. Drain, and for the second time - cover with fresh cold water and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Again, drain, and for the third time - cover with fresh cold water and bring to a boil. This procedure eliminates the bitter taste. In a separate saucepan mix 2 parts of granulated sugar with 1 part of water and bring to a boil. Put in any food coloring, such as green or red for Christmas.

5. 5

   Add drained peeling to this syrup and cook until peel strips are transparent.

6. 6

   Drain well and lay on a cookie sheet to cool.

7. 7

   Roll in granulated sugar.

8. 8

   Store in glass jars.

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