Candied Grapefruit Peels
Total Time
4 hours
Prep Time
2 hours
Cook Time
2 hours
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Preparation
Step 1
Boil the grapefruit peels four times to remove bitterness.
Step 2
Candy the peels in a sugar syrup for two hours.
Step 3
Allow the peels to dry out on racks for another two hours.
Step 4
Roll the dried peels in sugar for a sweet coating.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
The peels were found to be inedibly bitter, despite attempts to reduce the bitterness by boiling.
The author reflects on the need for a different technique to successfully candy grapefruit peels.
The scent of grapefruit oil permeated the air during preparation.
