Candied Grapefruit Peel Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 1 Photo

Candied Grapefruit Peel

By: Edna Everitt 
"My mother always made this fruity holiday sweet-and so do I. It takes time, but the house is filled with a Christmasy' aroma while the grapefruit cools-and the candied sticks are simply delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 64 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 medium grapefruit
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. With a sharp knife, score grapefruit into 8 to 10 wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a tablespoon. With a small sharp knife, carefully remove white pith from peel. (Save fruit for another use.)
  2. In a large saucepan, combine peel and salt; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Drain. Repeat process twice (only covering with water and not adding more salt). Cool for 10 minutes. Cut peel into 1/4- to 1/2-in. strips; set aside.
  3. In the same saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add grapefruit peel. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-38 minutes or until syrup is almost absorbed and peel is transparent, stirring occasionally (watch carefully to prevent scorching).
  4. Drain any remaining syrup. Cool peel in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet for at least 2-1/2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining sugar if needed. Store in an airtight container.
ADVERTISEMENT

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by TERIJH   view full review
Did I do something wrong? This took 9 hours, start to finish. I wasn't working that whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by tricia   view full review
I followed the recipe to the T.It turned out great.I made one small variation and added 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Annie   view full review
This is a very exquisit recipe. My Grandmother used to make these many years ago and I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by raesiesusan   view full review
I make these every few Christmases, only a large batch. Really the only difference is, after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by Jordyn   view full review
This was great! I added cranberries and a little lemon extract to give it a more citrusy kick
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by Ms. Munchie   view full review
I give it four stars because it is time consuming, but the end result is excellent!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by ari and clint   view full review
I made this for my Grandmother Twigg, She loved it. She said her Mother made this when she was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2011 by Weldergirl   view full review
I love all grapefruit but this was definitely not my thing. It's a pity, too because I found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2012 by knightingale   view full review
I hate to waste anything. So I decided to make good use of the lovely grapefruit peel. This...

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Cookies Across America

See how you and your friends can decorate cookies for a good cause.

Peach Gelee Candy

See how to make jellied candy with fresh peaches.

Caramel Chocolate Coins

See how to make caramel and dark chocolate candies.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States