Sparkling Candied Grapefruit Peel. Cut peel from grapefruits into ⅜" strips leaving ¼" white pith attached. Place in a small saucepan; add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then drain; repeat twice.
Candied grapefruit peels are a delightful and special treat. They take a while to make, but most of that is inactive time. Turn those citrus peels from fresh juice into something edible with this simple candy recipe. arab have Sparkling Candied Grapefruit Peel using 4 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Sparkling Candied Grapefruit Peel
- It's 1 of whole grapefruit Grapefruit peel.
- It's 1 of same weight as the peel Sugar.
- Prepare 1 of half the weight of the peel Water.
- Prepare 1 of optional Granulated sugar for finishing.
This dessert is not only tasty, it reduces food waste. This candied grapefruit peel is delightfully bittersweet and festive-looking. You can also dip the cooled rinds in chocolate. Will keep in an airtight container for several weeks, or in the refrigerator longer.
Sparkling Candied Grapefruit Peel step by step
- Wash the grapefruit by rubbing with salt. Rinse with water. (This is to remove any anti-mold agents.).
- Peel the grapefruit together with white pith. (The white pith wasn't bitter at all when cooked. It's your choice.).
- Julienne the peel. Weigh the peel here. https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/150200-yogurt-mousse-with-grapefruit-gelee.
- Put the peel from Step 3 in a pot and add plenty of water (not listed). Turn the heat on..
- Change the water when it boils. Repeat 3 times. This will eliminate the bitterness..
- Put the peel from Step 5, sugar and water in a pot, bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat once the peel becomes translucent and a syrup forms..
- Drain the excess juice, and place the peel on a baking sheet. Dry in a 210°F/100°C oven for 30 minutes..
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar while it's still hot. You're all done!.
How to Make Candied Grapefruit Peel. A two-part process transforms grapefruit's characteristically bitter skin and pith into meltingly tender, sweet strips. Remove the fruit from the peel, leaving the white membrane or pith attached to the peel. Save the fruit for another use. Candied grapefruit peel is easy to make, and the sweetness helps offset the peel's bitterness, but it has the disadvantage of adding sugar to your diet.