Crystallized Grapefruit

• 3 grapefruits (see notes)
• 2 1/2 cups sugar

1. Peel the grapefruits and cut the peel into long 1/4 inch julienne.
2. Place the peels in a medium saucepan and add cold water to cover.
3. Boil for 10 minutes and drain.
4. Repeat this process two more times with fresh water.
5. In a saucepan, mix 2 cups water with 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
6. Add the grapefruit peels and bring to a boil.
7. Boil until peels become translucent and the liquid becomes a thick syrup, about 45 minutes.
8. With a slotted spoon, remove the peels to a sheet of waxed paper, allow to set for 7 minutes.
9. Transfer the peels to another sheet of waxed paper and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of sugar.
10. Roll the peels in the sugar and let stand for 2 hours.
11. Serve 2 to 3 strips of peel per person and store the remainder in an airtight jar.

grapefruits, sugar

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/crystallized-grapefruit (may not work)