Candied Grapefruit Peel
Transform your citrus scraps into a sweet, zesty treat with this easy Candied Grapefruit Peel recipe! This charming recipe takes the vibrant, tangy essence of fresh grapefruits and balances it with a glistening coat of sugar, creating the perfect homemade confection. Through a simple process of blanching, simmering in sugar syrup, and tossing in granulated sugar, the grapefruit peels become irresistibly chewy, delightfully aromatic, and beautifully translucent. Ideal as a snack, garnish for cocktails, or a unique edible gift, these candied peels are a sustainable way to reduce food waste while indulging your sweet tooth. With just four pantry-friendly ingredients and a bit of patience, you’ll have a batch of these eye-catching, gourmet candies ready to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large grapefruits
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup extra granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Wash and dry the grapefruits thoroughly.
Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, carefully remove the peel from the grapefruits, trying not to include too much of the white pith.
Cut the grapefruit peel into thin strips, about 1/4-inch wide.
Place the strips in a medium pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then drain the water.
Repeat the boiling and draining process two more times to remove some of the bitterness from the peels.
In the same pot, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and forms a syrup.
Add the grapefruit peel strips to the syrup and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peels become translucent.
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the candied peels from the syrup and place them on a wire rack set over a sheet of parchment paper. Let them cool and dry for 1-2 hours.
Once the peels are dry but still slightly tacky, toss them in 1/4 cup of extra granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
Store the candied grapefruit peels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 571.5 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 553.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1892 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
