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Homemade Candied Grapefruit Slices Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes (including cooling and setting time)
  • Yield: 24 servings

Description

Homemade Grapefruit Slices are a delightful candied treat made by boiling grapefruit peels to remove bitterness, then simmering them in a sugar syrup until translucent and flavorful. Coated in sugar, these slices make a sweet, tangy snack or a perfect garnish for cocktails and desserts.

Ingredients

Grapefruit Peels

  • 2 large grapefruits

Simple Syrup

  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water

Finishing

  • 1 cup sugar (for coating the slices)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Grapefruit Peels: Cut each grapefruit into 4 wedges and remove the peel from each wedge to yield about 8 peels. Slice these peels into chunks or long strands for candied slices.
  2. Boil to Remove Bitterness: Place the peels in a pot with about 1 inch of water covering them. Bring to a boil on the stovetop, then remove from heat. Drain and repeat this boiling with fresh water 4 times to eliminate bitterness from the peels.
  3. Cook Peels in Sugar Syrup: After the fourth boil and draining, combine 4 cups of water and 4 cups of sugar in the pot. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add the grapefruit peels back in. Boil over high heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until large opaque bubbles appear and the peels become completely translucent.
  4. Strain and Save Syrup: Drain the cooked peels over a heatproof bowl to collect the simple syrup, which can be saved for cocktails or other uses.
  5. Coat in Sugar: Place 1 cup of sugar in a bowl and toss the hot grapefruit peels in it until they are fully coated. Spread the coated slices on a plate to cool and set.

Notes

  • Boiling the peels multiple times is crucial to reduce their natural bitterness.
  • You can save the strained simple syrup for use in cocktails or other recipes, adding extra value to your candied peels.
  • Let the coated slices cool completely before storing to ensure the sugar coating sets properly.
  • Store candied grapefruit slices in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
  • Use fresh, firm grapefruits for best results and brighter flavored candied peels.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour boiling in batches with water changes)
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/homemade-candied-grapefruit-slices-recipe/