Candied Grapefruit Peel

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Candied Grapefruit Peel

Recipe By : Miss Ann Hunter
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts To Post

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Grapefruit Shells
1 C Salt
1 Qt Water
1 C Sugar
1/4 C Water

Take lining off peel. Use only the yellow part. Cut into strips. Soak a
day or 2 in brine, made by mixing salt and 1 quart of water. Drain and
wash. Put in cold water. Boil thoroughly 5 times, chaning water each time.
Drain well in colander. Boil sugar and ¼ cup water to make a thick syrup.
Drop strips into syrup. Baste and simmer till all syrup is absorbed; don't
stir. Let cool in pan. When almost cool, roll in granulated sugar.

Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV
ed. 1974

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