Candied Grapefruit Peel
Transform your kitchen scraps into a delightful indulgence with homemade Candied Grapefruit Peel. This easy recipe takes the typically discarded grapefruit peels and turns them into a sweet, tangy treat perfect for snacking, baking, or garnishing desserts. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy this versatile candy while contributing to sustainable food practices by reducing waste. Plus, they make an excellent gift when beautifully packaged!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large organic grapefruits
- 3 cups filtered water (plus extra for blanching)
- 3 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
Instructions
- Wash the grapefruits to remove dirt and pesticides.
- Cut off both ends of each grapefruit and slice the peels into 1/4-inch strips.
- Blanch the peels in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a pot, mix 3 cups of filtered water with 3 cups of sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add the blanched peels and simmer on low heat for about 60–70 minutes until translucent.
- Remove from syrup using a slotted spoon, place on a cooling rack, and roll in extra sugar before drying completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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