Candied Grapefruit Strips

1. 1

   With a vegetable peeler remove zest from grapefruit in long pieces.

2. 2

   With a sharp knife remove any white pith from pieces if necessary.

3. 3

   Stack 3 or 4 pieces and cut pieces lengthwise into julienne strips.

4. 4

   Make more strips in same manner.

5. 5

   To a 3-quart saucepan half filled with cold water add strips and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Simmer strips 10 minutes and drain in a sieve.

7. 7

   In a small heavy saucepan bring 2/3 cup water, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

8. 8

   Add strips and simmer gently over low heat until strips are translucent and syrup is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Cool strips in syrup.

10. 10

    Candied strips keep, covered and chilled, 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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