Candied Grapefruit Peel

• 3 pink grapefruits
• 5 c. sugar
• 2 c. water

1. Cut grapefruit into large wedges and remove peel.
2. Cut the peel into long strips about 1/4-inch wide.
3. Put in a heavy saucepan and cover with boiling water.
4. Cook at rolling boil for 10 minutes.
5. Drain.
6. Repeat this boiling process 3 times.
7. Drain and set aside.
8. In the same saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar and 2 cups water.
9. Place over high heat and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
10. Add the drained peels.
11. Stir and reduce heat to a gentle boil.
12. Cover partially, stirring occasionally, for an hour or until most liquid has been absorbed and peel is transparent.
13. Remove from heat.
14. Cover a large work area with wax paper.
15. Pour a cup of remaining sugar on wax paper. Roll the candied peel in sugar.
16. Shake off excess sugar and set on side to dry for 2 hours.
17. Store in airtight containers or jars.

pink grapefruits, sugar, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=305655 (may not work)