Description
Transform your snack game with homemade Candied Grapefruit Peel. This delightful treat turns the often-discarded grapefruit peels into a sweet, chewy snack that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or adding a unique touch to your favorite baked goods. Not only does this recipe offer a delicious flavor profile that combines sweetness with a hint of bitterness, but it also promotes sustainability by reducing food waste. Enjoy candied grapefruit peel on its own, in muffins, or as a garnish for desserts and cocktails. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll find this recipe accessible and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large organic grapefruits
- 3 cups filtered water (plus extra for blanching)
- 3 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
Instructions
- Wash grapefruits thoroughly. Cut off the top and bottom; then slice the skin vertically to remove the peel.
- Blanch peels in boiling water for about 5 minutes and drain.
- In a saucepan, combine blanched peels, water, and sugar. Stir until dissolved and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour until translucent.
- Remove peels with a slotted spoon and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets to cool before rolling in sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg