Candied Grapefruit Peel - grapefruits

Method

• Remove peel in lengthwise sections.
• Cover with cold water; boil for 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Repeat three times.
• Dry well on paper towels.
• Cut peel into 1/4 inch strips.
• Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in saucepan.
• stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
• Add peel and bring to a boil.
• Cook over low heat about 40 minutes until most of the syrup is absorbed.
• Drain off excess syrup.
• Roll peel a few pieces at a time in granulated sugar.
• Let dry for 24 hours on a wire rack.
• Store in a covered container.