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Transform the often-discarded peels of grapefruit into a luxurious, translucent confection. This recipe captures the bright, zesty essence of citrus, balancing natural bitterness with the comforting sweetness of sugar. The result is a tender, chewy treat that is both visually striking and delicious. Perfect for serving alongside afternoon tea, adding to a holiday charcuterie board, or using as a garnish for desserts. These candied peels are a wonderful way to reduce waste while creating a sophisticated homemade gift or snack that showcases the pure flavor of the fruit.
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Candied Grapefruit Peel
Description
Transform the often-discarded peels of grapefruit into a luxurious, translucent confection. This recipe captures the bright, zesty essence of citrus, balancing natural bitterness with the comforting sweetness of sugar. The result is a tender, chewy treat that is both visually striking and delicious. Perfect for serving alongside afternoon tea, adding to a holiday charcuterie board, or using as a garnish for desserts. These candied peels are a wonderful way to reduce waste while creating a sophisticated homemade gift or snack that showcases the pure flavor of the fruit.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel the grapefruits, removing only the outer colored zest and a small amount of the white pith, leaving the fruit intact for other uses.
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Place the peels in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
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Bring to a boil, then drain the water. Repeat this blanching process three times to reduce bitterness.
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After the final blanch, drain the peels and pat them dry with a paper towel.
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Using a spoon, scrape off any remaining white pith from the underside of the peels for a smoother texture.
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Cut the peels into thin, uniform strips, or use a star cookie cutter for decorative shapes.
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In a clean saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Add a few drops of red or green food coloring if desired, stirring gently to combine.
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Add the prepared grapefruit peels to the simmering syrup.
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Reduce heat to low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the peels become translucent and candied, about 20-30 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the peels from the syrup in small batches, allowing excess syrup to drip back into the pan.
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Place the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a shallow bowl.
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Roll the warm peels in the sugar until thoroughly coated.
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Arrange the coated peels on a wire rack and let them cool and dry for at least one hour.
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Store the candied peels in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to one month.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 21.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 0.4g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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